Model year
2003 Pontiac Bonneville
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 54 complaints for the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (9), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7), STEERING (7). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 214 complaints
- 2001 129 complaints
- 2002 89 complaints
- 2003 54 complaints
- 2004 28 complaints
- 2005 27 complaints
Recalls
03V238000 · Jul 1, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6…
02V222000 · Aug 9, 2002
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Complaints
54 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 5, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Bonneville · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Pontiac Bonneville at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.