1998 Pontiac Bonneville Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 277 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville, 3% of the 277 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Paint is peeling around key hole on trunk - at this time approximately a 5 inch diameter circle spot. The hood is turning milky looking. We took it to a local dealership where we were told that our car was in very good condition and had been taken very good care of. We were turned down due to being out of warranty and there are no recalls on your 1998 Bonneville regarding any paint concerns.”
NHTSA complaint #10070878, filed 2004-01, 74,000 miles“The head gasket sprung a leak of antifreeze that broke a rod inside the block and the engine has to be replaced. We also had a the upper pelenium break on it as well. It is a 1998 Pontiac Bonneville se 3800 v6. We have to get a ride back to minnesota and my car is in nd.”
NHTSA complaint #10128201, filed 2005-07“There is an armrest in the middle of the front seat of our car. It is intended to be the back support of the front center passenger seat. In conjunction with the seat belt, are to provide a safe ride for the middle passenger in the front seat of our car. A passenger in our car sitting in this position had the armrest break. This was under normal use. The car was not involved in an accident. The passenger was not very big. We hardly ever use this position as a seat. The armrest broke and projected into the rear seat compartment. The passenger in the middle of the front seat was thrust backward. …”
NHTSA complaint #10147328, filed 2006-01“Consumer complained of engine check light coming on at will. Engine check light had turned off at one occasion. On other occasion engine check light would come on for unknown reason. Vehicle has been in dealer shop, condition keeps reoccurring, and dealer informed cosumer nothing could be founed.”
NHTSA complaint #826179, filed 1998-08“After refueling engine light illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer stated radiator needed water. Water was coming through radiator, and exiting through exhaust system. Please provide any further infomation.”
NHTSA complaint #8015752, filed 2002-08Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 12 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
194 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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