MYRModel Year Report

1992 Pontiac Bonneville

● Typical for this model
1992 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:42:19.350Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Bonneville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 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 1991: 22 complaints 1992: 116 complaints 1992 1993: 138 complaints 1993 1994: 89 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: 89 complaints 2003: 54 complaints 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005
1992: 116 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

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

SERVICE BRAKES 47%

47% of complaints: service brakes — 55 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20161116

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20110224

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, 20140312

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THERE WAS SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20021002

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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ENGINE FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950209

ENGINE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19941217

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 19950213

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910805 — power train

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.

Campaign 91V131000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19911008 — parking brake

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.

Campaign 91V167000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920127 — PE (closed 19920522)

FUEL LINE CONNECTOR FAILS

I 19930503 — EA (closed 19940531)

FUEL LINE FAILURE

R 19960322 — power train

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 COMBINATIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Campaign 96V015000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (55 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V131000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V167000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) 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 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.