Pontiac Lemans Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 116 consumer complaints across the 6 model years of the Pontiac Lemans (1988–1993) that have at least 5 complaints. 1990 has the most, with 25. Across all years, the part named most often is seat belts (53 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Lemans model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Seat belts53 40%
• Brakes24 18%
• Transmission and drivetrain14 11%
• Electrical system13 9.8%
• Engine cooling11 8.3%
• Suspension6 4.5%
• Exterior lighting6 4.5%
• Vehicle speed control5 3.8%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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