Pontiac Bonneville

19842005 · 51 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
19
Best
21

The Pontiac Bonneville has been tested by the EPA across 51 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 2005. Over this period, the Bonneville has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 19 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2005
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2005
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
2004
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2004
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,450162620MPG
2004
4.6L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
2003
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650162519MPG
2003
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172721MPG
2002
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650162519MPG
2002
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172721MPG
2001
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
2001
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,450162620MPG
2000
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
2000
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650162519MPG
1999
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1999
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650162519MPG
1998
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1998
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
1997
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650162619MPG
1997
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1996
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152418MPG
1996
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172721MPG
1995
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1995
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1994
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1994
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1993
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1993
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1992
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,050152317MPG
1992
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
1991
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1990
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
1989
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
1988
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1987
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
1986
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1986
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1986
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1986
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1985
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1985
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500142017MPG
1984
3.8L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1984
5.7L 8-cyl
Automatic 3-spdDiesel
$3,850182521MPG
1984
5.7L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$3,850182721MPG
1984
3.8L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG

Historical Efficiency

2005
21
2004
21
2003
21
2002
21
2001
20
2000
20
1999
20
1998
20
1997
20
1996
21
1995
20
1994
20
1993
20
1992
19
1991
20
1990
19
1989
19
1988
20
1987
19
1986
19

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Bonneville) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Pontiac Bonneville. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Pontiac Pontiac Bonneville/Catalina/ Parisienne grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
346
Total Deaths
247

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.6%
Fire Occurrence
5.8%
Speeding Involved
14.5%
DUI Involved
20.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

74%
Front
21%
Side
5%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2022
Fatal Crashes27
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2021
Fatal Crashes17
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2020
Fatal Crashes22
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2019
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2018
Fatal Crashes29
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2017
Fatal Crashes42
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2016
Fatal Crashes62
Fatalities
44
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2015
Fatal Crashes59
Fatalities
41
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2014
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
42
Deaths/Crash
0.81

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2002
2
2000
1
1999
2
1998
1
1997
1
1996
3
1995
1
1992
3
1991
1
1989
1
1987
3
1986
2
1984
2
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