1998 Pontiac Bonneville vs 2000 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 Pontiac Bonneville | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 277 | 214 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 51 | 349 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 28 | 21 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,863 mi | 61,117 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Bonneville | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 194 | 37 |
| Visibility | 8 | 58 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 32 |
| Steering | 7 | 47 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 33 | 9 |
| Power Train | 13 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 15 |
| Structure | 4 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 43 | 16 |
| Overheating | 24 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
1998 Pontiac Bonneville
2000 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.