LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO · model year

2004 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO

2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2004LAMBORGHINIGALLARDO carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2004 GALLARDO is power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) with 1 filings, followed by service brakes (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 2004 GALLARDO. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

2
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

2 filings

Crashes Reported

1 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
SERVICE BRAKES1

Recalls (1)

12V43000004/09/2012

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the high pressure steering pipes near the the steering assistance hydraulic system pump might leak.

Recent Complaints

20130404CrashSERVICE BRAKES

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING RENTED FROM A BUSINESS TO DRIVE A FEW LAPS ON A PRIVATE RACE TRACK. ON THE SEVENTH LAP, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY FAILED, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE LEAVING THE RACE TRACK AND CRASHING. *TR

20080124FirePOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

VEHICLE IN OPERATION WHEN FIRE OCCURRED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE IGNITION OF FLUID FROM THE HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL ON THE HOT EXHAUST. PRESSURE LINE FAILURE WAS IDENTIFIED. *TR

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2004 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO have?
The 2004 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2004 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO?
Yes, the 2004 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO?
The most-complained component for the 2004 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2004 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.