2004 Pontiac Grand AM vs 2004 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Pontiac Grand AM | 2004 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 293 | 477 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 445 | 143 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 69 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,096 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand AM | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 21 | 236 |
| Electrical System | 140 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 60 |
| Exterior Lighting | 53 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 46 |
| Visibility | 9 | 27 |
| Structure | 20 | 8 |
| Steering | 15 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 33 | 0 |
| Stalling | 17 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 12 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
2004 Pontiac Grand AM
2004 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.