MYRModel Year Report

Pontiac Bonneville — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to avoid, 2 to watch and 4 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid1 year

Caution2 years

Best bets4 years

Complaint history

1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1981 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1985: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1985 1986: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 17 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 39 complaints, Recommended 1991: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 116 complaints, Recommended 1993: 138 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 89 complaints, Recommended 1995: 244 complaints, Caution 1996: 150 complaints, Recommended 1997: 147 complaints, Recommended 1998: 277 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 143 complaints, Recommended 2000: 214 complaints, Caution 2001: 129 complaints, Recommended 2002: 89 complaints, Recommended 2003: 54 complaints, Recommended 2004: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 27 complaints, Not enough data 2005 1998 · 277
1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1981 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1985: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1985 1986: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 17 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 39 complaints, Recommended 1991: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 116 complaints, Recommended 1993: 138 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 89 complaints, Recommended 1995: 244 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 150 complaints, Recommended 1997: 147 complaints, Recommended 1998: 277 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 143 complaints, Recommended 2000: 214 complaints, Caution 2001: 129 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 89 complaints, Recommended 2003: 54 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 27 complaints, Not enough data 2005 1998 · 277
1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1981 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1985: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1985 1986: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 17 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 39 complaints, Recommended 1991: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 116 complaints, Recommended 1993: 138 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 89 complaints, Recommended 1995: 244 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 150 complaints, Recommended 1997: 147 complaints, Recommended 1998: 277 complaints, Avoid 1998 1999: 143 complaints, Recommended 2000: 214 complaints, Caution 2001: 129 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 89 complaints, Recommended 2003: 54 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 27 complaints, Not enough data 2005 1998 · 277
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  • Caution
  • Recommended
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2005 ○ Not enough data 27 Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 ○ Not enough data 28 Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2003 ▲ Recommended 54 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ▲ Recommended 89 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 129 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 214 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 143 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ■ Avoid 277 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1997 ● Recommended 147 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 150 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ◆ Caution 244 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ▲ Recommended 89 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 138 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 116 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1990 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1989 ○ Not enough data 28 Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 17 Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 19 Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

24

recalls on file across every Pontiac Bonneville model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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