1990 Pontiac Lemans
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 18 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
8 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and webbing.
7 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
4 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift assembly.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
UNEXPECTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE. TT *SLC
NHTSA ODI report, 19951027
Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE CAR ACCELERATES . TTCONSUMER STATES WITHOUT FOOT BEING ON THE PEDAL.*JB
NHTSA ODI report, 19951108
2 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.
SAFETY TIMELINE
FRONT BRAKE DISC/HUB SEP
AUTO RESTRAINT SYST. FAILS
THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT LATCH OR MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF THE RED RELEASE PUSH BUTTON.
Remedy: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
Campaign 93V154000 — check if this car was fixed
AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL
INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION IN THE GUIDE TRACK RAIL IN WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT CARRIER MOVES CAUSING A CHATTERING NOISE, MOMENTARY BINDING WHILE TRAVELING, CYCLING BACK AND FORTH, OR STOPS COMPLETELY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
Campaign 94V248000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1990 Pontiac Lemans — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 93V154000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 94V248000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1990 Pontiac Lemans reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Pontiac Lemans?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Pontiac Lemans have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.