← Back to Search

1998 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 4dr Sedan

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 TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$29,995 ($59,806 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.8L V6
Displacement3.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity18 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear16-in. aluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length202.1 in
Width74.5 in
Height55.7 in
Wheelbase110.8 in
Ground Clearance5.3 in
Curb Weight3,587 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.2 in
Headroom Rear38.3 in
Legroom Front42.6 in
Legroom Rear38 in
Shoulder Room Front59.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear59.4 in
Hip Room Front57.2 in
Hip Room Rear57.2 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1998 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 4-DR.

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

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling196
Fuel System38
Gasoline33
Electrical System27
Power Train13
Unknown Or Other9
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 17, 2015 · Engine Fire
“ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINS AFTER SHUTDOWN. INCIDENT 2015-00001363”
Apr 27, 2015 · Steering, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Structure, Service Brakes
“THE BACK TWO CRADLE MOUNTS ON BOTH SIDES RUSTED OUT AND MOUNTS PULLED THROUGH THE CRADLE CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME LOOSE FILLING AND CAUSING STEERING TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND WHEN HIT BRAKES…”
Aug 15, 2014 · Suspension, Structure, Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
“MY CAR HAS BEEN STOLEN FROM SIOUX FALLS RESIDENTS HOME JULY 10 TH BUT HAVE A POLICE REPORT [XXX] BEEN SPOTTED IN MITCHELL OFF INTERSTATE 90 FIRST PARKING LOT RIGHT AFTER EXIT 90 INTO MITCHELL TANISH…”
Jul 7, 2014 · Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, Engine
“I WAS DRIVING ON THE NEW YORK THRUWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY CAR SHUT OFF. I HAD TO POWER STEER, NO POWER BRAKES, THE FUEL GAUGE READ NO FUEL AND THE BELLS WENT OFF. I HAD TO TRY TO GET TO A SAFE…”
Jun 3, 2014 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System, Engine
“ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS I HAVE PULLED TO A DEAD STOP AT A LIGHT AND DURING THE IDLING TIME THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND IT WILL NOT START AGAIN. VERY EMBARRASSING SET OF TRIPS TO NEARBY GROCER. .. *TR”

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.

← Back to Search