MYRModel Year Report

1999 Pontiac Bonneville

● Typical for this model
1999 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:52:21.537Z

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
143
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

41% 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 1994: 89 complaints 1995: 244 complaints 1996: 150 complaints 1996 1997: 147 complaints 1998: 277 complaints 1999: 143 complaints 1999 143 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 1996: 150 complaints 1997: 147 complaints 1997 1998: 277 complaints 1999: 143 complaints 1999 143 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 1996: 150 complaints 1996 1997: 147 complaints 1997 1998: 277 complaints 1998 1999: 143 complaints 1999 143 2000: 214 complaints 2000 2001: 129 complaints 2001 2002: 89 complaints 2002 2003: 54 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints 2005

1999: 143 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

41% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The consumer's brother experienced the vehicle backfiring the an engine fire. The consumer is requesting the reimbursement of the deductible for the insurance claim.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-31

While running, vehicle experienced a back fire causing the manifold to crack which caused a fire. Dealer notified. Ts when backfire occurred engine died and there was smoke from under the hood. Consumer was able to control the fire with snow.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-23

Electrical system

16% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIRE
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Consumer went to start vehicle ,and as soon as vehicle started , it backfired, and made loud sound. Then, engine caught on fire, causing smoke damage. Shattered windshield/burned front end, and almost melted tires. Vehicle was a total loss.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-25

Fuel system, gasoline

14% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing delivery and fuel injection system.

FIRE

Service brakes

7% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Power train

6% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While standing outside of the vehicle the vehicle began to roll forward. The vehicle rolled across a neighbor's yard and into a tree. The vehicle was totaled. Cause is unknown. Please describe further.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-21

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1999-05-12Wheels99V072000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with chrome plated aluminum wheels. Some of these wheels have a mounting surface that was not machined correctly, causing the wheel studs to break.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace all wheels with date codes indicating that they may not have been machined correctly. The wheel mounting studs at any location where a suspect wheel was…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1999-05-25Power train99V089000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4T65E automatic transmissions. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence." A…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the manual valve/link assembly with a replacement manual valve/link kit, featuring a spring-type fastener.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1999-05-26Recall queryClosed 2002-02-08 Transmission shift lever sequence
  4. I
    2002-06-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-10-22 Engine compartment fires
  5. I
    2002-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 2004-03-09 Engine compartment fires
  6. R
    2004-06-30Fuel system, gasoline04V090000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 V6 (L36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on June 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on September 30, 2004.

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  7. I
    2007-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-05-01 Engine compartment fire
  8. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 59 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V072000 · Wheels
  • Recall 99V089000 · Power train
  • Recall 04V090000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

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