Pontiac LemansModel year report

1992 Pontiac Lemans Problems

Complaints: 21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: —no mileage reported
Recalls: 1campaigns on record
Trend: StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating: —overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy: 28 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Pontiac Lemans (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1992 Pontiac Lemans. The part named most often is seat belts, with 12 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and exterior lighting (3). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the webbing and 2 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Seat belts: “Heater blower switch failure. Replaced switch three times, each time the switch melted and became inoperative. The last time it was replaced the wiring to which the switch is connected also melted. In regards to the drivers side automatic shoulder belt, it fails to retract. This only occurred once and has not been repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #715240, filed 1999-11

Brakes: “Brakes continuously squeal even after repair/replacement; mechanics say dirt in wheels; lights go to bright when turn signals put on; door latch failed; spring snapped and flew out from beneath car on smooth surface, no warning sounds or feel; flew out behind car at speed of 10 MPH or less - unable to find part because too many others looking for same part at once - could have caused serious accident if going down highway with other traffic or at a higher rate of speed”

NHTSA complaint #740809, filed 2001-02

Exterior lighting: “While driving at night experienced headlamp switch failure, when turning switch to on position, light doesn't come on, unless pressed firmly and holding switch to keep lights on. Dealer replaced switch several times since 1994, now in shop for sixth replacement, when occurs must drive and hold switch.”

NHTSA complaint #811573, filed 1997-04

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1992 Pontiac Lemans version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
Lemans FWD	1.6L 4-cyl	5-speed manual	26	37	30	$2,250
Lemans FWD	1.6L 4-cyl	4-speed manual	24	34	28	$2,400
Lemans FWD	1.6L 4-cyl	3-speed automatic	23	29	25	$2,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

94V248000Dec 23, 1994
Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Covers: Pontiac Lemans 1990–1993
Insufficient lubrication in the guide track rail in which the shoulder belt carrier moves causing a chattering noise, momentary binding while traveling, cycling back and forth, or stops completely.

Recall details for the 1992 Pontiac Lemans → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

EA94004Auto restraint system failClosed · Jan 31, 1994
PE93078Auto restraint syst. FailsClosed · Sep 16, 1993

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

Other model years of the Pontiac Lemans

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
1993	18	—	1	—	28	—	Stable
1992	21	—	1	—	28	—	Stable
1991	24	—	2	—	26	—	Stable
1990	25	—	2	—	26	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1989	15	—	1	—	26	—	Stable
1988	13	—	3	—	29	—	Not enough data

All Pontiac Lemans model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Pontiac Lemans have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1992 Pontiac Lemans as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1992 Pontiac Lemans is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 12 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 1992 Pontiac Lemans been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Pontiac Lemans get?

The EPA rates the 1992 Pontiac Lemans (Lemans, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.