DecodedCarsPontiac Bonneville
1 model years from 2005 to 2005, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2005
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 21–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (11)
The 2005 Bonneville in brief
The 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.8L 6-cyl and 4.6L 8-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 203 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,790 lb (4dr Sedan FWD /Gxp).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway), 16% better than the 2005 large car average of 18.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Pontiac Bonneville has 1 model year in our data, from 2005 to 2005.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (6), electrical system (6), engine (3).
2005 Bonneville pros & cons
Full 2005 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 21 MPG combined — 16% better than the average 2005 large car (18.1 MPG).
- Few owner complaints11 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 37 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 202.8 in | 3,790 lb | Not rated | 0 | 11 |
Alternatives to the 2005 Bonneville
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 18 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2005 Ford Taurus | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Toyota Avalon | 22 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2005 Nissan Maxima | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 19 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Pontiac. How we calculate this →