1996 Pontiac Bonneville air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 27 complaints for the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 127,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 127,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 12 injuries.
What owners wrote
When vehicle was involved in a low impact crash ( less than 25 MPH), the deployment of the driver's side air bag caused driver to become legally blinded in the right eye. The vehicle has been totalled.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 pontiac bonneville. While driving 20 MPH, the drivers side air bag deployed without warning. The contact sustained a burn on her forearm. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of failure. Approximately an hour and a half later, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a pontiac dealer who stated that the air bag sensors corroded. The dealer has not repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer made an offer to repurchase the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
- Engine 44 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Exhaust system 17 complaints