1989 Pontiac Bonneville Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1989 Pontiac Bonneville, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Left rear ball joint gave way, allowing left rear fork to collapse. Fork then jammed itself against the inside left rear wheel rim, preventing the wheel from rotating in either direction. Problem--rear independent strut suspension arrangement.”
NHTSA complaint #532669, filed 1998-03Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 7% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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