1996 Pontiac Bonneville vs 1998 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 | 1996 Pontiac Bonneville | 1998 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 150 | 277 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 51 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 28 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 115,428 mi | 71,863 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Bonneville | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 43 | 194 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 28 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 4 |
| Power Train | 8 | 13 |
| Structure | 10 | 4 |
| Steering | 7 | 7 |
| Visibility | 5 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 43 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 11 |
| Overheating | 5 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
1996 Pontiac Bonneville
1998 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.