1990 Pontiac Bonneville Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 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 electrical system of the 1990 Pontiac Bonneville, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“A vehicle fire originated in alterator wiring harness after pulling into driveway. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified. State farm insurance asked consumer to notify NHTSA.”
NHTSA complaint #863159, filed 2000-06“For the last five years had to have an alternator installed in the vehicle two times a year. The dealer has not been able to duplicate or find the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #822687, filed 1998-04Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 30% |
| 2004 | 11 | 39% |
| 2003 | 10 | 19% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 16 | 12% |
| 2000 | 32 | 15% |
| 1999 | 22 | 15% |
| 1998 | 28 | 10% |
| 1997 | 28 | 19% |
| 1996 | 21 | 14% |
| 1995 | 40 | 16% |
| 1994 | 19 | 22% |
| 1993 | 18 | 13% |
| 1992 | 17 | 15% |
| 1991 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 4 | 14% |
| 1988 | 5 | 29% |
| 1987 | 4 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Bonneville
17 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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