Pontiac Bonneville years to avoid
More than twice the Bonneville's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Pontiac Bonneville years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Pontiac Bonneville complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Pontiac Bonneville problems
All model years combined.
- Engine567
- Electrical285
- Brakes218
- Steering190
- Fuel system164
- Transmission155
- Airbags143
- Visibility126
- Body85
- Lights65
- Acceleration54
- Seat belts39
Most reported problems on the Pontiac Bonneville
Pontiac Bonneville problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 85 | 27 | Airbags | 122,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 86 | 28 | Electrical | 42,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 75 | 54 | Engine | 78,029 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 57 | 89 | Steering | 51,000 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 42 | 129 | Engine | 67,500 | 0 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 214 | Visibility | 62,000 | 2 | 4 | |
| 1999 | - | 143 | Engine | 70,096 | 3 | 5 | |
| 1998 | - | 277 | Engine | 71,725 | 1 | 9 | |
| 1997 | - | 147 | Engine | 98,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1996 | - | 150 | Engine | 115,000 | 2 | 6 | |
| 1995 | - | 244 | Engine | 120,000 | 1 | 12 | |
| 1994 | - | 88 | Electrical | 127,000 | 0 | 11 | |
| 1993 | - | 138 | Brakes | 147,000 | 1 | 12 | |
| 1992 | - | 113 | Brakes | 170,000 | 3 | 13 | |
| 1991 | - | 22 | Brakes | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1990 | - | 39 | Brakes | 0 | 4 |
Recalls 14
Questions about the Pontiac Bonneville
What years of the Pontiac Bonneville should you avoid?
2001. It has more than twice the Pontiac Bonneville's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 129, mostly about engine and steering.
What is the best year for a used Pontiac Bonneville?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Pontiac Bonneville?
Engine, with 567 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (285) and brakes (218).
How many recalls does the Pontiac Bonneville have?
14 recalls between 1990 and 2005. The 1999 model year has the most, with 3.
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