1993 Pontiac Bonneville

● Typical for this model

1993 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:44:56.157Z

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

1993: 138 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1981	1
1982	1
1983	0
1984	1
1985	1
1986	3
1987	19
1988	17
1989	28
1990	39
1991	22
1992	116
1993	138
1994	89
1995	244
1996	150
1997	147
1998	277
1999	143
2000	214
2001	129
2002	89
2003	54
2004	28
2005	27

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 36%

36% of complaints: service brakes — 50 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and interior/under dash.

FIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and catalytic convertor.

FIRE

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HAD THE HOOD OPEN AND TRIED TO START CAR. CAR MADE LOUD BOOM AND BLEW OFF PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD AND BALL OF FLAME SHOT UP. MY CHILDREN WERE NEARBY AND PLASTIC PARTS WENT SHOOTING ALL AROUND NEARBY AREA. *CB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040116

HEY, HOW YOU DOING. MY NAME IS [XXX]. I TOOK MY MOTHERS ([XXX]) 93 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE INTO THE PONTIAC DEALERSHIP ON 159TH ST IN SOUTHHOLLAND ILLINOIS. I KNOW THAT DEALERSHIPS HAVE CERTIFIED MECHANICS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030606

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling unit and lines and automatic transmission.

FIRE

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BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950308

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and door.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19930713 — EA (closed 19940624)

FUEL LEAKS

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

1993 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (50 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 2003 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ◆ 1995 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.