1989 Lincoln Town Car vs 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | 1989 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 89 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 29 | 0 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 38 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln Town Car | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 42 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8 |
| Power Train | 6 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
1989 Lincoln Town Car
1989 Pontiac Bonneville
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.