1998 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Ford Crown Victoria | 1998 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 119 | 277 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 218 | 51 |
| Investigations | 8 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 28 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,000 mi | 71,863 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Crown Victoria | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 194 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 28 |
| Power Train | 8 | 13 |
| Suspension | 18 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 4 |
| Steering | 7 | 7 |
| Visibility | 5 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 9 | 24 |
| Stalling | 6 | 43 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
1998 Ford Crown Victoria
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.