Total Complaints
28 filings
PONTIAC LEMANS · model year
1992 PONTIAC LEMANS
28 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992PONTIACLEMANS carries 28 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1992 LEMANS is seat belts with 8 filings, followed by seat belts:front:webbing (2) and power train:driveline:constant velocity joint (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 17 investigation files overlapping the 1992 LEMANS. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
28
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 8 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20011106SEATS
THE BRACKITS THAT HOLD THE SEAT TO THE TRACK BROKE. *AK
20010215SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY SQUEAL EVEN AFTER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT; MECHANICS SAY DIRT IN WHEELS; LIGHTS GO TO BRIGHT WHEN TURN SIGNALS PUT ON; DOOR LATCH FAILED; SPRING SNAPPED AND FLEW OUT FROM BENEATH CAR ON SMOOTH SURFACE, NO WARNING SOUNDS OR FEEL; FLEW OUT BEHIND CAR AT SPEED OF 10 MPH OR LESS - UNABLE TO FIND PART BECAUSE TOO MANY OTHERS LOOKING FOR SAME PART AT ONCE - COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF GOING DOWN HIGHWAY WITH OTHER TRAFFIC OR AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED
20010215EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY SQUEAL EVEN AFTER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT; MECHANICS SAY DIRT IN WHEELS; LIGHTS GO TO BRIGHT WHEN TURN SIGNALS PUT ON; DOOR LATCH FAILED; SPRING SNAPPED AND FLEW OUT FROM BENEATH CAR ON SMOOTH SURFACE, NO WARNING SOUNDS OR FEEL; FLEW OUT BEHIND CAR AT SPEED OF 10 MPH OR LESS - UNABLE TO FIND PART BECAUSE TOO MANY OTHERS LOOKING FOR SAME PART AT ONCE - COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF GOING DOWN HIGHWAY WITH OTHER TRAFFIC OR AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED
20010215LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY SQUEAL EVEN AFTER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT; MECHANICS SAY DIRT IN WHEELS; LIGHTS GO TO BRIGHT WHEN TURN SIGNALS PUT ON; DOOR LATCH FAILED; SPRING SNAPPED AND FLEW OUT FROM BENEATH CAR ON SMOOTH SURFACE, NO WARNING SOUNDS OR FEEL; FLEW OUT BEHIND CAR AT SPEED OF 10 MPH OR LESS - UNABLE TO FIND PART BECAUSE TOO MANY OTHERS LOOKING FOR SAME PART AT ONCE - COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF GOING DOWN HIGHWAY WITH OTHER TRAFFIC OR AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED
19991125ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
HEATER BLOWER SWITCH FAILURE. REPLACED SWITCH THREE TIMES, EACH TIME THE SWITCH MELTED AND BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE LAST TIME IT WAS REPLACED THE WIRING TO WHICH THE SWITCH IS CONNECTED ALSO MELTED. IN REGARDS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT, IT FAILS TO RETRACT. THIS ONLY OCCURRED ONCE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.
19991125SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
HEATER BLOWER SWITCH FAILURE. REPLACED SWITCH THREE TIMES, EACH TIME THE SWITCH MELTED AND BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE LAST TIME IT WAS REPLACED THE WIRING TO WHICH THE SWITCH IS CONNECTED ALSO MELTED. IN REGARDS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT, IT FAILS TO RETRACT. THIS ONLY OCCURRED ONCE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.
19990225SEAT BELTS
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINTS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES, RECALL WORK PERFORMED HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL.
19990225POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
CV JOINT FAILED.
19980910SEAT BELTS
DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BEL IS DO NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS WHILE DRIVING, SEATBELTS WILL COME LOOSE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. DEALERS CANNOT CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK
19971218SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED, LOCKED UP.
19970422EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
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. *AK
19960314SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
AUTOMATIC RESTRAINING SYSTEM FAILED. *SD
19960201SEAT BELTS
MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS CONTINUALLY FAIL, CAUSING BATTERY FAILURE. *DSH
19960131SEAT BELTS
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN RECALL BUT THERE IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM. TT
19951213EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF DUE TO FAULTY SWITCH; DRIVER STRANDED ON HIGHWAY ROAD; SWITCH REPLACED 5 TIMES. TT
19950830CrashSEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
THE DRIVERS SEATBELT SHOULDER PORTION WOULD NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
19950811SEAT BELTS
THE SEATBELT MOTORS HAVE GONE OUT ON BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS AND THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX THEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
19950802STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
BOLT THAT HOLD HINGE ON SIDE OF TRUNK SNAPPED RESULTING THE TRUNK COLLAPSING. TT
19950718SEAT BELTS
SHOULDER BELT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-248). *AK
19950718SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
REPLACED BRAKE PADS. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS have?▼
The 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS has 28 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS is SEAT BELTS with 8 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING and POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT.
Is the 1992 PONTIAC LEMANS safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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