2005 Pontiac Bonneville: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 27 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.

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typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest Bonneville years (#15 of 16 by complaints, age-adjusted)No recall campaigns1 fire report

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Common problems

Computed from 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 27 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)10 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)5 complaints

Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)5 complaints

Engine (engine mechanics)1 complaint

Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)1 complaint

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)1 complaint

“"takata recall" unusual engine noise car won't brake fumes coming inside the car. Car shaking and vibrating low oil pressure even when I got a oil change. After oil change car wouldn't go no more than 16 miles per hour. Car will not crank if it's 47 degrees or lower temperature. In motion in city street and highway”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2019

“The airbag light came on. I was told the airbag will now only work if the steering wheel is straight. If it is turned and I get hit, the airbag will not deploy.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2016

“All the lights on my panel malfunctioning my fuel gauge is malfunctioning the airbag light stays on check engine light check tire pressure check oil all the lights stay on and I can't reset the panel I'm also having an issue with the car stopping when I put my foot on the brake it turns off”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2016

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“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that oil was leaking unto the exhaust manifold causing white smoke to emit out of the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2015

“Started up my car and the air bag light went on and won't go off. Also having problems with electrical lights in the dash. Part of the lights for the speedometer/air-conditioner buttons are only 1/2 working and part of the lights on the radio don't light up either. After reading several of these it sounds like this is a big issue with this model of car.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2015

“Started the car one morning and the air bag light came on and won't go off. Don't know if this is serious or not . Can't afford to have it checked right now. There is a big airbag recall right now, just wondering if my car could be a danger. Also our temp gauge has stopped working and our radio dash light has went out ..maybe a dash board problem with these vehicles”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2015

“Air bag light is on and will not go out. Instrument panel malfunctioning speedometer , temperature and voltage all not working. Headliner falling.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2014

“My air bag light came on and won't go off and I was wanting to know if anyone else is having trouble with there air bags and if it will still work if I am in a crash. *js”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2014

When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

How other years compare

2003solid year54 complaints · 2 recalls 2004solid year28 complaints · 0 recalls 2005 (this page)solid year27 complaints · 0 recalls

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Bonneville years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. The most complained-about area is air bags.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.