1992 Pontiac Lemans problems
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 1992 Pontiac Lemans. Seat belts is the most reported problem area, at 43% of complaints. Next are brakes (14%) and lighting (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Seat belts 43% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 2 complaints mention a crash; 1 injury reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1992 ranks 2nd most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Pontiac Lemans with enough data (20 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Upon applying brake during panic stop, at approx. 10-12MPH, brake pedal went to floor, allowing vehicle to continue to roll forward, no prior warning. Tt
Driver and passenger side automatic shoulder belt has failed, vehicle was involved in recall but there is a continuing problem. Tt
While driving at night experienced headlamp switch failure, when turning switch to on position, light doesn't come on, unless pressed firmly and holding switch to keep lights on. Dealer replaced switch several times since 1994, now in shop for sixth replacement, when occurs must drive and hold switch.