1995 Pontiac Bonneville
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 56 of 244 complaints (23%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (12) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | vs. 1995 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–4,300 | 2,950–4,300 | 3,100–4,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–20 | 18–21 | 19–20 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–17 / 23–26 | 15–17 / 24–27 | 16–17 / 26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 444–494 | 423–494 | 444–468 | |
| Complaints filed | 244 | 150 | 147 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 12 | 6 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 4 | 7 | 16 | |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 15 | 9 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville?
Engine: 56 of 244 NHTSA complaints (23%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville get?
EPA rates it 18–20 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Pontiac Bonneville?
EPA estimates $3,100–$4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 17 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 444 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 15 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $4,300 (high) | 494 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 56 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 43 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 25 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 36 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · Campaign 94V190000 · Oct 18, 1994
Defect: THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES WHICH CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT LEAKAGE DUE TO DAMAGED SURFACE MOUNTING CAPACITORS. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF HEAD LAMPS AND PARKING LAMPS.
Consequence: SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLAMPS CAN CAUSE REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE HEAD LAMPS CANNOT BE TURNED OFF, OR THEY MAY TURN ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BATTERY CHARGE AND INABILITY TO RESTART THE CAR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP MODULE.