MYRModel Year Report

1995 Pontiac Bonneville

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Pontiac Bonneville
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
244
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

23% 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 1994: 89 complaints 1995: 244 complaints 1995 244 1996: 150 complaints 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 1994: 89 complaints 1995: 244 complaints 1995 244 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 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 244 complaints 1995 244 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

1995: 244 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.

Engine and engine cooling

23% · 57 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIREINJURY
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Consumer states upper intake manifold caught on fire causing a explosion. Please provide any additional information. Ts referenced in EA02-030

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-24

Electrical system

18% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIREINJURY
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The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall #95 v 204 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall, and consequently the vehicle caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-06

The wiring harness caught fire. *jb the fire was due to a faulty wire harness behind the steering wheel from the light control switch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-28

Air bags

14% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Driving 1995 Pontiac Bonneville, passenger side airbag deployed without crash, violent explosion, dash came apart, breaking and bowing out passenger side of windshield. Pregnant passenger was injured by air bag.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-11

False deployment of driver's/passenger's air bag, also passenger's air bag deployment was violent.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-05

The car was in park and the car rolled across the highway and hit several signs and the airbag did not deploy. Please describe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-10

Also filed under Power train

Exterior lighting

14% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and tail lights.

Service brakes

11% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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I was going about 25 MPH when the truck ahead of me stopped. I hit the brake pedal hard and the brake pedal seemed hard as if it wasn't moving and my car just kept moving forward resulting in rear ending the truck ahead of me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-01

Also filed under Engine and structure

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-10-20Exterior lighting94V190000 These vehicles were assembled with lighting control modules which can experience excessive current leakage due to damaged surface mounting capacitors. This can cause loss of head lamps and parking…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp module.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 244 complaints filed for this model year.

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 57 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 35 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V190000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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Worst years2 years

FAQ

Is the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.