2005 Pontiac Bonneville Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Complaints
37
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Pontiac Bonneville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:122,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#28 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:107,529 mi
#34 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:148,558 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 12 | 2 | — | 122,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 107,529 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | 1 | — | 148,558 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 68,750 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 161,234 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | — | 137,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | 63,635 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 1 | — | 137,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi |
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