1995 Pontiac Bonneville vs 1997 Pontiac Bonneville
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | 1997 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 244 | 147 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 61 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 120,000 mi | 98,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Bonneville | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 55 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 28 |
| Steering | 27 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 35 | 4 |
| Power Train | 18 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 3 |
| Structure | 16 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
1995 Pontiac Bonneville
1997 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.