1988 PONTIAC LEMANS
4 recalls, 24 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
93V154000 Sep 21, 1993
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT LATCH OR MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF THE RED RELEASE PUSH BUTTON.
Consequence
THE BUCKLE MALFUNCTION WOULD PREVENT THE USE OF THESAFETY BELT SYSTEM, PLACING THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
88V163000 Oct 18, 1988
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT PROPERLY LATCH ALLOWING THE LATCH PLATE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BUCKLE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.
Consequence
IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION, SEAT BELT COULDRELEASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
REPLACE SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
88V094000 Jun 14, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
FUEL FILLER NECK MAY HAVE BEEN INCOMPLETELY WELDED, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE NECK ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION IMPACT, FUEL SPILLAGE INEXCESS OF AMOUNT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301 COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
24 total complaints
2 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nov 1, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
FINGERS BENT AND TWISTED INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS ARE BENT AND TWISTED TOWARDS THE BABY FINGERS. THUNBS ARE BENT OUTWARD AWAY FROM HANDS. HANDS ARE PAINFUL. BENDING AND TWISTING DOESN'T APPEAR AS BADLY AS OTHER DRIVERS. PLEASE VIEW PHOTO AT HTTP://PHOTOS.YAHOO.COM/MIKETOMICH THIS INFORMATION IS... Read more
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 21, 1999
Incident date: May 17, 1998
WHILE DRIVING FRONT SPRINGS BROKE. THERE WAS NO WARNING. ONE SET BROKE WHILE ON CRUISE CONTROL. THE OTHER SET BROKE WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT. HAVE NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER YET. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Aug 5, 1998
PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN THE DASHBOARD THAT CONTROL THE INTERIOR DASHBOARD LIGHTS MELTED AND STARTED TO BURN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Dec 17, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
FUEL FILLER NECK LEAKED FUEL DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL. OWNER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (88V-094.000). *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Oct 1, 1996
Incident date: Oct 12, 1995
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT, THE SHOULDER BELT IS LOCKED IN PLACE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 9, 1996
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING (FAILED) . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Nov 30, 1989
RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 27, 1990
REPLACED REAR BRAKE SHOES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 27, 1990
REPLACED NOISY FRONT BRAKE PADS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 9, 1993
REPLACED LEAKING VALVE COVER GASKET.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 9, 1993
MISALIGNED FRONT END, CAUSING NOISE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 31, 1995
Incident date: Oct 12, 1995
THE SEAT BELT COME OUT OF BUCKLE WHEN CONSUMER WAS IN ACCIDENT. TT CONSUMER STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH AND A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF HER VEHICLE ON IMPACT AND SEAT BELT CAME OPEN, AND CONSUMER AND CONSUMER WENT INTO CONSOLE, WAS THORWN AROUND IN VEHICLE, DAMAGE WAS FRONT LEFT HEADLIGHT... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 22, 1995
Incident date: May 3, 1995
SEAT BELT FAILURE, SHOULDER BELT DID NOT KEEP DRIVER FROM HITTING WINDSHIELD. TT
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 21, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1993
VEHICLES FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT IT IS JAMMED IN ONE POSITION. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1989
DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT TOO SHORT, CAUSING FASTENING DIFFICULTY.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: May 5, 1990
LEFT/FRONT CV BOOT REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: May 5, 1990
FRONT/REAR BRAKES REPLACED. *AW
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Mar 19, 1990
FRONT COIL SPRINGS REPLACED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Oct 4, 1988
A/C FAILURE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
CONSUMER WAS LOCK IN SEAT BELT TRY TO RELEASE THE BELT TO GET OUT COULDN'T RELEASE BELT THIS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT. TT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Jan 24, 1995
TRANSAXLE FAILED, ALSO TRANSMISSION MOUNTS FAILED THREE TIMES, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. Z*SKD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Jan 24, 1995
DISTRIBUTOR MODULE FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Jan 24, 1995
TIMING BELT FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Jan 24, 1995
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED, ALSO DEFECTIVE CALIPERS, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR ON FRONT PADS.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 PONTIAC LEMANS
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 35.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 36.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,050 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 27.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, PONTIAC LEMANS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA94004
Opened: Jan 31, 1994 , Closed: Jan 19, 1995
AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE93078
Opened: Sep 16, 1993 , Closed: Jan 31, 1994
AUTO RESTRAINT SYST. FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE91101
Opened: Jul 17, 1991 , Closed: Nov 4, 1991
FRONT BRAKE DISC/HUB SEP
There is no summary currently available
PE89113
Opened: Apr 12, 1989 , Closed: Nov 30, 1989
INADEQUATE BRAKES
SUMMARY:THE COMPLAINTS REPORT LOW PEDAL AND FREQUENT REPAIR OF BRAKESSERVICE BULLETIN REPORTS MISADJUSTMENT MAY CAUSE INCREASED FRONT PAD WEAR.UNSATISIFACTORY STOPPING DISTANCE ALSO REPORTED IN COMPLAINTS.===
PONTIAC LEMANS - All Years Overview
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53
Total Recalls
172
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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