MYRModel Year Report

1987 Pontiac Bonneville

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1987 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:52:05.615Z

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
19

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
8

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 19 complaints 1987 19 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 22 complaints 1992: 116 complaints 1993: 138 complaints 1993 1994: 89 complaints 1995: 244 complaints 1996: 150 complaints 1996 1997: 147 complaints 1998: 277 complaints 1999: 143 complaints 1999 2000: 214 complaints 2001: 129 complaints 2002: 89 complaints 2002 2003: 54 complaints 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 19 complaints 1987 19 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 22 complaints 1991 1992: 116 complaints 1993: 138 complaints 1993 1994: 89 complaints 1995: 244 complaints 1995 1996: 150 complaints 1997: 147 complaints 1997 1998: 277 complaints 1999: 143 complaints 1999 2000: 214 complaints 2001: 129 complaints 2001 2002: 89 complaints 2003: 54 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 19 complaints 1987 19 1988: 17 complaints 1988 1989: 28 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 22 complaints 1991 1992: 116 complaints 1992 1993: 138 complaints 1993 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 244 complaints 1995 1996: 150 complaints 1996 1997: 147 complaints 1997 1998: 277 complaints 1998 1999: 143 complaints 1999 2000: 214 complaints 2000 2001: 129 complaints 2001 2002: 89 complaints 2002 2003: 54 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints 2005

1987: 19 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19821
19830
19841
19851
19863
198719
198817
198928
199039
199122
1992116
1993138
199489
1995244
1996150
1997147
1998277
1999143
2000214
2001129
200289
200354
200428
200527

Known problem areas

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

6 of 19 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and linkages.

CRASH
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Right front wheel broke free from vehicle, Ohio state police report.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-08

Electrical system

4 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing module and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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While driving, doors locked down and interior lights came on. When trying to turn off inerior lights, control switch sunk/melted into dash. Dash ablaze within 2 to 3 minutes, entire vehicle engulfed 3 to 4 minutes later.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-11

Electronic control module failed, causing vehicle to stall.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-23

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

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The car will momentarily hesitate when attempting to accelerate from a stopped position. It is periodic and not consistent, therefore, hard to duplicate according to the dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-07

Power train

2 of 19 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Seats

2 of 19 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first

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    1987-07-17Electrical system87V103000 The headlamp circuit breaker may overheat at low beam causing an intermittent headlamp circuit.

    Remedy: Revise foglamp circuit to prevent overheating of headlamp circuit.

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  2. I
    1987-08-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-11-30 Throttle system failure
  3. I
    1987-08-27Engineering analysisClosed 1991-11-27 Stalling
  4. R
    1987-09-16Electrical system87V135000 An in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire.

    Remedy: The windshield washer bottle bracket will be replaced.

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    1988-05-20Vehicle speed control88V080000 Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.

    Remedy: Replace accelerator cable.

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  6. I
    1989-03-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-17 Anti lock brakes
  7. I
    1989-03-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-28 Rear brake pin
  8. I
    1989-07-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-22 Parking brake cable
  9. I
    1989-07-28Engineering analysisClosed 1990-07-27 Rear brake pin
  10. I
    1989-09-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-03-26 Brake failure
  11. I
    1990-03-26Engineering analysisClosed 1991-04-22 Brake failure
  12. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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Buy-smart checklist

1987 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V103000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 87V135000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 88V080000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Pontiac Bonneville?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.