MYRModel Year Report

2000 Pontiac Bonneville

◆ Worse than typical
2000 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, 2000 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 1996: 150 complaints 1997: 147 complaints 1997 1998: 277 complaints 1999: 143 complaints 2000: 214 complaints 2000 2001: 129 complaints 2001 2002: 89 complaints 2003: 54 complaints 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005
2000: 214 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.

VISIBILITY 28%

28% of complaints: visibility — 59 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.

STEERING 26%

26% of complaints: steering — 56 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

CRASH
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WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF SHAKING IN THE FRONT END. IT GETS VERY BAD BETWEEN 50-60 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130204

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 38 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

CRASH FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY COOLING FAN MALFUNCTIONED, SENDING SHARDS EMBEDDING INTO THE RADIATOR AND SLICING THROUGH THE FUEL LINE, CAUSING A FIRE THAT CONSUMED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030902

THE LOW TRACK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20030206

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR HALF AN HOUR, CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE AND TEN MINUTES LATER IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FLAMES CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20021209

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS ALL WERE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120326

BATTERY LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THE REAR SEAT HAS GONE BAD, AND CAUSING SULFURIC ACID FUMES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT, MAKING PASSENGERS ILL. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI report, 20000530

CAR WONT START

NHTSA ODI report, 20180209

Also filed under ENGINE and EXTERIOR LIGHTING

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 214
R 20000621 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.

Campaign 00V114000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020613 — PE (closed 20021022)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20021022 — EA (closed 20040309)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20040630 — fuel system, gasoline

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 T

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.

Campaign 04V090000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070612 — EA (closed 20080501)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (59 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (56 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V114000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V090000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 2003 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ◆ 1995 ● 1996

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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