1987 Pontiac Bonneville Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville.

19861988
Complaints
24
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Pontiac Bonneville Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Steering:Rack And Pinion

#22 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition:Module

#32 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Considering a 1987 Pontiac Bonneville?

Check the actual VIN — every car is different.

This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).

Check VIN Free

All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville.

Steering:Rack And Pinion
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

Search Owner Complaints

Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Other Pontiac Bonneville Years

1987 Pontiac Bonneville — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Pontiac Bonneville has 24 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering:Rack And Pinion with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville?
Top reported problems: Steering:Rack And Pinion (4 complaints); Electrical System:Ignition:Module (2 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Pontiac Bonneville?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Pontiac Bonneville reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

Check Your Specific 1987 Pontiac Bonneville

Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.

Check Any VIN — $4.99