MYRModel Year Report

2000 Pontiac Bonneville

◆ Worse than typical
2000 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
214
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

28% 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 2000: 214 complaints 2000 214 2001: 129 complaints 2002: 89 complaints 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 2000: 214 complaints 2000 214 2001: 129 complaints 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 2000: 214 complaints 2000 214 2001: 129 complaints 2001 2002: 89 complaints 2002 2003: 54 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints 2005

2000: 214 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.

Visibility

28% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.

Steering

26% · 56 reports

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, 2013-02-04

Engine and engine cooling

18% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

CRASHFIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-02

The low track system malfunctioned, and vehicle caught fire. As a result the vehicle was a total loss. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-06

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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-09

Electrical system

15% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

FIREINJURY
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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, 2012-03-26

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-05-30

Car wont start

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-09

Also filed under Engine and exterior lighting

Power train

9% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2000Complaint volume 214 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2000-06-21Service brakes, hydraulic00V114000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2002-06-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-10-22 Engine compartment fires
  4. I
    2002-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 2004-03-09 Engine compartment fires
  5. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2007-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-05-01 Engine compartment fire

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 59 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 56 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 38 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V114000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 04V090000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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