1992 Pontiac Lemans Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1992 Pontiac Lemans, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year.
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 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“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 2001-02Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Lemans
12 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Pontiac Lemans
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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