MYRModel Year Report

1995 Pontiac Bonneville

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Pontiac Bonneville
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Bonneville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 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 1993: 138 complaints 1993 1994: 89 complaints 1995: 244 complaints 1995 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
1995: 244 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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 23%

23% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 57 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20030124

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE INJURY
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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. *JB *SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20030506

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, 20030328

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130311

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAG, ALSO PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19951005

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, 19950810

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14%

14% of complaints: exterior lighting — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and tail lights.

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20210301

Also filed under ENGINE and STRUCTURE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19941020 — exterior lighting

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 LAM

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP MODULE.

Campaign 94V190000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 244

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V190000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 2003 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ◆ 2000 ● 1996

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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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.