MYRModel Year Report

1993 Pontiac Bonneville

● Typical for this model
1993 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:52:22.321Z

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
138
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

36% 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 1990 1991: 22 complaints 1992: 116 complaints 1993: 138 complaints 1993 138 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 1992: 116 complaints 1993: 138 complaints 1993 138 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 1993: 138 complaints 1993 138 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

1993: 138 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

36% · 50 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

16% · 22 reports

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

FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and catalytic convertor.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-16

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, 2003-06-06

Power train

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing cooling unit and lines and automatic transmission.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Because of defective transmission cooling lines vehicle caught fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-08

Structure

8% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and door.

INJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. I
    1993-07-13Engineering analysisClosed 1994-06-24 Fuel leaks
  2. 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

1993 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 50 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V015000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.