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2004 Lamborghini GallardoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints23 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 4, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train11
Service brakes11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 Lamborghini Gallardo recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 12V-430 · Sep 4, 2012 · 1,491 vehicles

Risk. Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lamborghini.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Gallardo year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Gallardo median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ALLEGED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE08007 · closed Jun 4, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What Gallardo owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10215906 · Jan 24, 2008

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