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Pontiac Lemans problems by year

Owners have filed 88 complaints about the Pontiac Lemans since 1990, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 1990 model year has 25 complaints, more than any other year, led by seat belts and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
88
Recalls
2
Worst year
1990
Model years
1990-1993

Pontiac Lemans years to avoid

No model year of the Pontiac Lemans stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Pontiac Lemans years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Pontiac Lemans complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199119921993

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Pontiac Lemans problems

All model years combined.

  • Seat belts
    40
  • Brakes
    17
  • Transmission
    12
  • Electrical
    10
  • Engine
    9
  • Acceleration
    5
  • Locks
    4
  • Lights
    4
  • Suspension
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Wheels
    2
  • Visibility
    2

Pontiac Lemans problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1993-18Seat belts13
1992-21Seat belts12
1991-24Seat belts23
1990-25Seat belts23

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Pontiac Lemans

What years of the Pontiac Lemans should you avoid?

No single model year of the Pontiac Lemans has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Pontiac Lemans?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Pontiac Lemans?

Seat belts, with 40 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (17) and transmission (12).

How many recalls does the Pontiac Lemans have?

2 recalls between 1990 and 1993. The 1991 model year has the most, with 2.

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