MYRModel Year Report

1981 Pontiac Bonneville

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1981 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:43:42.037Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Bonneville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 19 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 22 complaints 1992: 113 complaints 1993: 138 complaints 1993 1994: 88 complaints 1995: 244 complaints 1996: 150 complaints 1997: 147 complaints 1997 1998: 277 complaints 1999: 143 complaints 2000: 214 complaints 2001: 129 complaints 2001 2002: 88 complaints 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19821
19830
19841
19851
19863
198719
198817
198928
199039
199122
1992113
1993138
199488
1995244
1996150
1997147
1998277
1999143
2000214
2001129
200288
200353
200428
200527

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EQUIPMENT

1 of 1 total report mentions: equipment.

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WHEN DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR STALLS , SOMETIMES WHEN STARTING CAR THE RPM RACE, TOOK TO DEALER, COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM, REPLACED THE EGR VALVE AND TPS SENSOR, STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970113

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHEN DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR STALLS , SOMETIMES WHEN STARTING CAR THE RPM RACE, TOOK TO DEALER, COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM, REPLACED THE EGR VALVE AND TPS SENSOR, STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970113

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 2003 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ◆ 1995 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1981 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Pontiac Bonneville?

The most-reported component is equipment:electrical, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1981 Pontiac Bonneville have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.