1998 Lincoln Continental 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 | 1998 Lincoln Continental | 1998 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 72 | 277 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 140 | 51 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 28 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 71,863 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln Continental | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 194 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 28 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 | 13 |
| Visibility | 6 | 8 |
| Steering | 3 | 7 |
| Structure | 5 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 43 |
| Overheating | 0 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
1998 Lincoln Continental
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.