1998 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 4dr Sedan
All photo credits
- Photo: 1995 Pontiac Bonneville SE, front left, 06-04-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE in Silver Taupe Metallic, front right, 04-22-2023 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Bonneville 1998 by Crazytales, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Pontiac Bonneville SE, rear left, 06-04-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE in Silver Taupe Metallic, rear right, 04-22-2023 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1998 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 4dr Sedan is a 3.8-liter V6 sedan with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,995 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Bonneville measures 202.1 inches long on a 110.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,587 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,995 ($59,806 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 202.1 in |
| Width | 74.5 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,587 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.2 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 4dr Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Pontiac BONNEVILLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign 09E012000
Feb 24, 2004 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.
Consequence: THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
NHTSA campaign 04V090000
284 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Pontiac BONNEVILLE
Owner Complaints
284 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Pontiac BONNEVILLE (11 mention a crash, 30 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 196 |
| Fuel System | 38 |
| Gasoline | 33 |
| Electrical System | 27 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
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 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.