MYRModel Year Report

1990 Pontiac Bonneville

▲ Better than typical
1990 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:43:01.337Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Bonneville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 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 1990 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
1990: 39 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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 41%

41% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING IN A SUDDEN STOP. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960213

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, ENGINE ACCELERATED, VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, ACCELERATOR WENT TO FLOOR, NO WARNING, VEHICLE HIT TREE; NOTE : REPORTED BY ALL STATE INS. CO. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961023

SEATS 5%

5% of complaints: seats — 2 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

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CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELTS NOT STAYING LOCKED AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN MOTION. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021211

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

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CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT SEAT BUCKLE DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY. MR *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20021108

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1990 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 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

▲ 2003 ▲ 2002 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ◆ 1995 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Pontiac Bonneville is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Pontiac Bonneville?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 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.