MYRModel Year Report

1990 Pontiac Lemans

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1990 Pontiac Lemans
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:58:49.781Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Lemans Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1988: 13 complaints 1988 1989: 15 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 24 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 18 complaints 1993
1990: 25 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
198813
198915
199025
199124
199221
199318

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

4 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts.

SEAT BELTS

3 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE CAR ACCELERATES . TTCONSUMER STATES WITHOUT FOOT BEING ON THE PEDAL.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19951108

UNEXPECTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE. TT *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19951027

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 25 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH
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UNEXPECTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE. TT *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19951027

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910717 — PE (closed 19911104)

FRONT BRAKE DISC/HUB SEP

I 19930916 — PE (closed 19940131)

AUTO RESTRAINT SYST. FAILS

R 19931216 — seat belts

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

I 19940131 — EA (closed 19950119)

AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL

R 19950222 — seat belts

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

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Pontiac Lemans have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.