1998 Lincoln Town Car 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 Town Car | 1998 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 154 | 277 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 194 | 51 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 28 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,000 mi | 71,863 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln Town Car | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 32 | 194 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 28 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 33 |
| Visibility | 16 | 8 |
| Power Train | 11 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 4 |
| Suspension | 19 | 2 |
| Steering | 13 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 43 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
1998 Lincoln Town Car
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.