1994 Pontiac Bonneville Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1994 Pontiac Bonneville, and owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1994 Pontiac Bonneville. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Pontiac Bonneville have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 112,411 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1994 pontiac bonneville. Due to corrosion the engine cradle bolts / mounting failed and engine fell out of car. Luckily it was while turning around in the driveway, if it had happened on / at road spe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 24, 2008 · Structure
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the rear engine cradle bolt and retainer pulled through the cradle. The rear cradle dropped to the ground and the steering separated. This resulted in”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 13, 2006 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Pontiac Bonneville. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–17 / 23–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Pontiac Bonneville model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Bonneville model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | 4 | 1 |
| 1978 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 | 3 |
| 1979 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 2 |
| 1981 Pontiac Bonneville | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 Pontiac Bonneville | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 3 |
| 1987 Pontiac Bonneville | 3 | 19 |
| 1988 Pontiac Bonneville | 0 | 17 |
| 1989 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 28 |
| 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | 0 | 39 |
| 1991 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 22 |
| 1992 Pontiac Bonneville | 3 | 113 |
| 1993 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 138 |
| 1994 Pontiac Bonneville | 0 | 88 |
| 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 244 |
| 1996 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 | 150 |
| 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 147 |
| 1998 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 | 277 |
| 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | 3 | 143 |
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 | 214 |
| 2001 Pontiac Bonneville | 0 | 129 |
| 2002 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 | 89 |
| 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 | 54 |
| 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | 0 | 28 |
| 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | 0 | 27 |
Checking a specific 1994 Pontiac Bonneville
How do I know if my 1994 Pontiac Bonneville has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.