1990 Lincoln Continental vs 1990 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 | 1990 Lincoln Continental | 1990 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 158 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 0 |
| Investigations | 6 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln Continental | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 40 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 25 | 6 |
| Suspension | 28 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 3 |
| Steering | 20 | 0 |
| Structure | 14 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
1990 Lincoln Continental
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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.