MYRModel Year Report

1985 Pontiac Bonneville

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1985 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:59.896Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Bonneville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 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
1985: 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.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts.

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DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE, RENDERING IT INOPERABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960509

SEAT BELTS

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts.

INJURY
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DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT LOCKING MECHANISM FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER IN PLACE DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURY. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960509

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19860825 — EA (closed 19880302)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

I 19890317 — PE (closed 19890512)

JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM

I 19890721 — PE (closed 19890922)

PARKING BRAKE CABLE

R 20071108 — equipment

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. TH

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Pontiac Bonneville?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:buckle assembly, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Pontiac Bonneville have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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