Complaints
183
Crashes
17
Fires
12
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Pontiac Bonneville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#126 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:1
#211 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:4
#38 complaints
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 26 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 | — | 4 | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 8 | — | 3 | 55,000 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 7 | 2 | — | 24,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 | — | — | 102,343 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
55,000
Brake Master Cylinder
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,000
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,343
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 Pontiac Bonneville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1993 Pontiac Bonneville has 183 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (26 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (11 complaints); Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator (8 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 55,986 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville include 17 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 10 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 1993 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 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 1993 Pontiac Bonneville?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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.
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