Complaints
301
Crashes
4
Fires
23
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Pontiac Bonneville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#147 complaints
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Avg mileage:62,008 mi
#222 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:71,534 mi
Crash-related:1
#314 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:73,750 mi
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 47 | — | — | 62,008 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 22 | 1 | — | 71,534 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 14 | — | 4 | 73,750 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | — | 80,333 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 2 | 112,669 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 11 | — | — | 57,878 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | 3 | 62,800 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 7 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | 1 | 65,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 1 | 112,250 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | 1 | 92,500 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 5 | — | — | 53,115 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 5 | — | — | 75,600 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 2 | — | — | — |
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,008
Steering Defects
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,534
Engine & Cooling
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
73,750
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,333
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
112,669
Steering:Rack And Pinion
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,878
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
62,800
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,000
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
112,250
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
92,500
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,115
Side/Rear Glass
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,600
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Pontiac Bonneville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has 301 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls with 47 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (47 complaints, avg 62,008 mi); Steering Defects (22 complaints, avg 71,534 mi); Engine & Cooling (14 complaints, avg 73,750 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 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,705 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville include 4 crash-related reports, 23 fire reports, 7 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 2000 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (visibility:power window devices and controls) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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