2003 Pontiac Bonneville vs 2003 Toyota Avalon
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 | 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | 2003 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 54 | 293 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 424 | 110 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 49 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,029 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Bonneville | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 184 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 51 |
| Steering | 10 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 18 |
| Engine | 9 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11 |
| Power Train | 6 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 27 |
| Stalling | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2003 Pontiac Bonneville
2003 Toyota Avalon
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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.