MYRModel Year Report

1988 Pontiac Bonneville

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1988 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:43:50.751Z

Only 17 complaints 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 17 complaints 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, 1988 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 1988 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
1988: 17 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 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 17 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

VISIBILITY

1 of 17 total reports mentions: visibility.

SUSPENSION

1 of 17 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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DRIVING VEHICLE, SWERVED VEHICLE TO MISS ANIMAL IN STREET, LANDED IN REVINE, VEHICLE STUCK BETWEN 2 TREES, DRIVER PINNED/TRAPPED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960513

STRUCTURE

1 of 17 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890310 — PE (closed 19890517)

ANTI LOCK BRAKES

I 19890721 — PE (closed 19890922)

PARKING BRAKE CABLE

I 19890926 — PE (closed 19900326)

BRAKE FAILURE

I 19900326 — EA (closed 19910422)

BRAKE FAILURE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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 1988 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 1988 Pontiac Bonneville?

The most-reported component is electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 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.