Research · 10 model years
Pontiac BonnevilleEvery model year, 1996–2005
Across the 10 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns and 1,318 owner complaints for the Pontiac Bonneville. The 1998 model year has the most complaints (284).
Pontiac Bonneville years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 27 | 2 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 28 | 0 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 67 | 4 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 98 | 5 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 140 | 6 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 214 | 4 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 1999 | 4 | 152 | 6 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 1998 | 2 | 284 | 11 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 158 | 3 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 1996 | 3 | 150 | 6 | Not rated | 20 |
- 20050 recalls · 27 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20040 recalls · 28 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20032 recalls · 67 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20022 recalls · 98 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20010 recalls · 140 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20002 recalls · 214 complaints · 20 mpg
- 19994 recalls · 152 complaints · 20 mpg
- 19982 recalls · 284 complaints · 20 mpg
- 19972 recalls · 158 complaints · 20 mpg
- 19963 recalls · 150 complaints · 20 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
View as table
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 150 |
| 1997 | 158 |
| 1998 | 284 |
| 1999 | 152 |
| 2000 | 214 |
| 2001 | 140 |
| 2002 | 98 |
| 2003 | 67 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 27 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026