1997 Pontiac Bonneville Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville, 1% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,700 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.
“While rotating my tires, I noticed that the right side stabilizer bar was not connected to the lower control arm. The link bolt and bushing were missing. I purchased a new assembly from Pontiac dealer and installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10020574, filed 2003-05, 35,700 miles“Comsumer complained of a clunking noise coming from the vehicle whenever the vehicle is cold and in drive. Consumer learned that the stabilizer bar ( front sway bar link) was missing. Dealer notified, and replaced both links at no cost to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #832167, filed 1998-12Suspension: 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 1997 Pontiac Bonneville
50 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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