1993 Pontiac Lemans Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed 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 1993 Pontiac Lemans (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1993 Pontiac Lemans. The part named most often is seat belts, with 8 complaints (44% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and electrical system (4). Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 6 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 1 NHTSA investigation 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.
- Seat belts8 44%
- Brakes4 22%
- Electrical system4 22%
- Engine cooling4 22%
- Other or unknown2 11%
- Exterior lighting1 5.6%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.6%
- Wheels1 5.6%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Ransmission fluid or coolant is leaking from underneath the hood. Also, when consumer turned car on the starter hesitated/thermostat light and check engine light come on. Starter will turn over at times/ it is not starting, and thermostat is not regestering the engine running hot.”
NHTSA complaint #847731, filed 1999-09Engine cooling: “Transmission cooling unit and lines is leaking fluid from underneath the hood. Also, when consumer turned vehicle on, starter hesitatedto turn over/ engine check light comes on, and thermostat not registering that engine overheated.”
NHTSA complaint #847732, filed 1999-09Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 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, 1994Seat belts › Front › WebbingCovers: 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 1993 Pontiac Lemans → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA94004Auto restraint system failClosed · Jan 31, 1994
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 1993 Pontiac Lemans have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1993 Pontiac Lemans as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Pontiac Lemans is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 8 complaints (44% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.
Has the 1993 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 1993 Pontiac Lemans get?
The EPA rates the 1993 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 27, 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.