MYRModel Year Report

1991 Pontiac Bonneville

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1991 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:52:24.837Z

Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 22 complaints 1991 22 1992: 116 complaints 1993: 138 complaints 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 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 22 complaints 1991 22 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 1988: 17 complaints 1988 1989: 28 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 22 complaints 1991 22 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

1991: 22 complaints

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

Service brakes

6 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Power train

3 of 22 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 Pontiac Bonneville. While driving approximately 45 MPH in cold weather conditions, the transmission oil cooler line separated and caused transmission fluid to leak excessively.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-12-03

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH on the highway, the rod bearing fractured along the engine without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-15

Electrical system

3 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and alternator/generator/regulator.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 22 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1991-11-22Power train91V198000 The console mounted shift lever may disengage from the shift control cable bracket causing loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

    Remedy: Install two transaxle shift control cable retaining clips.

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    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

1991 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V198000 · Power train
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Pontiac Bonneville?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Pontiac Bonneville have?
2 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.