1996 Pontiac Bonneville Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,842miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville, 7% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,842 miles.
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.
“I bought this car in december of 1999, I beleive that the car was in an accident before I bought it, because the driver side door does not have the labels on the door for the weight or tire pressure, all it has is a parts number sticker a white lable. I have asked the Pontiac dealer about it and they said that some come with just that label. I payed $16.000 for the car and beleive that the car was in an accident prior to purchased date. I have had the paint peel off the hood shortly after buying it and now peeling on the roof over windsheild. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069621, filed 2004-01, 200 miles“The paint is flaking off the body of the car every time I wash it. This started about three months age, there are now large sections of the car without paint. The car has about 74,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10043604, filed 2003-10, 70,000 miles“Problems regarding 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. The overhead hand strap broke while an elderly passenger was using it to exit the vehicle. The consumer indicated that the strap was secure to the roof of the vehicle with plastic not metal.”
NHTSA complaint #10092785, filed 2004-09“Automatic door locks failed to unlock door when engine was turned off. Only way to exit vehicle was with assistance from someone outside of vehicle or turning engine on. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #895273, filed 2001-08“Gas pedal locked up as consumer was driving. She said when driving there was a hesitation in the car . Also, rear door will not open intermittently. Vehicle has electrical doors and locks . Alarm system goes off all the time.”
NHTSA complaint #876453, filed 2000-12Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 10 | 7% |
| 1995 | 16 | 7% |
| 1994 | 9 | 10% |
| 1993 | 10 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
43 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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