Worst 1988 Pontiac Bonneville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Fuel Pump
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Pontiac Bonneville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
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1988 Pontiac Bonneville — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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