2005 Pontiac Bonneville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bonneville years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. That ranks 11th out of 11 Bonneville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (12 complaints, 44%), typically at around 136,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 27owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 44% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 30% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 19% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 15% | 149,117 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | 111,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 7% | 161,234 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 63,635 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 48,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Pontiac Bonneville recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My gas gage and tempature gage don't work
"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…
Airbag light came on while driving; repair shop says sensor needs to be replaced
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.
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
Other Pontiac Bonneville years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 Bonneville | 28 | 0 |
| 2003 Bonneville | 54 | 2 |
| 2002 Bonneville | 89 | 2 |
| 2001 Bonneville | 129 | 0 |
| 2000 Bonneville | 214 | 2 |
| 1999 Bonneville | 143 | 3 |
| 1998 Bonneville | 277 | 1 |
| 1997 Bonneville | 147 | 1 |
| 1996 Bonneville | 150 | 2 |
| 1995 Bonneville | 244 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bonneville model years, the 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.