Complaints
330
Crashes
18
Fires
4
Injuries
20
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Pontiac Bonneville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
#216 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:137,730 mi
Crash-related:3
#315 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:120,047 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 16 | 3 | — | 137,730 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 15 | 4 | — | 120,047 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 14 | — | 1 | 106,260 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 14 | 4 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 12 | — | — | 160,933 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 9 | — | 1 | 77,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 8 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 96,500 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | — | — | 117,450 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 109,550 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 6 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 5 | — | — | 105,667 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 162,779 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 50,340 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,730
Air Bags:Frontal
15
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,047
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
106,260
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
14
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,933
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,000
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,000
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,500
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,450
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,550
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,000
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,667
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
162,779
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,340
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Pontiac Bonneville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has 330 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (20 complaints); Airbags (16 complaints, avg 137,730 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (15 complaints, avg 120,047 mi). 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 1995 Pontiac Bonneville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 113,172 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville include 18 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 20 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 1995 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 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 1995 Pontiac Bonneville?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1995 Pontiac Bonneville shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
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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