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1985 Pontiac Bonneville 4dr Sedan

The 1985 Pontiac Bonneville 4dr Sedan is a 3.8-liter V6 sedan with an automatic 3-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,029 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Bonneville measures 200.0 inches long on a 108.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,217 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$10,029 ($30,292 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.8L V6
Displacement3.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14-in.
Wheels Rear14-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Length200 in
Width71 in
Height55 in
Wheelbase108 in
Curb Weight3,217 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear37 in
Shoulder Room Front57 in
Shoulder Room Rear57 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Pontiac BONNEVILLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

NHTSA campaign 07E088000

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1985 Pontiac BONNEVILLE

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Pontiac BONNEVILLE (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 28, 1995 · Seat Belts 1 injury
“DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT LOCKING MECHANISM FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER IN PLACE DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURY. *DSH”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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