Pontiac Lemans years to avoid
Across 1967–1993, no single Lemans year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1991 drew the most complaints; 1981 the fewest.
172
Total complaints
28
Recall campaigns
1967–1993
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every Lemans year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 32 | 2 | |
| 1992 | 28 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 35 | 3 | |
| 1990 | 31 | 3 | |
| 1989 | 20 | 2 | |
| 1988 | 24 | 4 | |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 8 | |
| 1977 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1975 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1974 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1968 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Pontiac Lemans?
By complaint volume, 1981 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Lemans years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Lemans have?
Across all model years, the Lemans has 28 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 172 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.