MYRModel Year Report

1992 Pontiac Bonneville

● Typical for this model
1992 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:52:04.820Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
116
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

47% of complaints

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 1992: 116 complaints 1992 116 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 1992: 116 complaints 1992 116 1993: 138 complaints 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 1992: 116 complaints 1992 116 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

1992: 116 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

47% · 55 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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There r no brakes put brakes on will go all the way too floor u got to use emergency brake very dangers heard there is a recall on brake booster

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-16

Electrical system

17% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIREINJURY
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While working in the drivers side floor area of the vehicle my shirt/belt activated the drivers side power seat control. The seat advanced forward to the end of the seats travel and pinning me under the drivers side under dashboard area of the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-24

Also filed under Seats

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and functioned properly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-12

While traveling on the highway without prior warning there was smoke and flames coming from the dashboard. The dealership is aware of the problem.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-02

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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Engine fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-09

Engine fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-17

Power train

9% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

FIRE

Air bags

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 50MPH, 12:00 on front bumper hitting three deer at once, drivers airbag failed to deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-13

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1991-08-05Power train91V131000 Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from shift control cable bracket, causing loss of gear indicator reference, and shift selector operation.

    Remedy: Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip on the shift control cable bracket on top of transaxle.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1991-10-08Parking brake91V167000 When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.

    Remedy: Replace parking brake lever assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1992-01-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-05-22 Fuel line connector fails
  4. I
    1993-05-03Engineering analysisClosed 1994-05-31 Fuel line failure
  5. R
    1996-03-22Power train96V015000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from August 1991 through July 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 55 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V131000 · Power train
  • Recall 91V167000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 96V015000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville have?
3 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.