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1984-1986 · 2 model years
Pontiac 1000 Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Pontiac 1000 across 2 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1986 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1000 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 1000 problems
Pontiac 1000 recalls 2
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Latest 1000 complaints
The seat belts were inoperative. *Jb the driver's seat shoulder retraction mechanism. (Within the vehicles under left side rear window) no longer operative, causing loose shoulder belt. Scc
Questions about the Pontiac 1000
Which Pontiac 1000 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1986 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1986 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Pontiac 1000 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Pontiac 1000 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Pontiac 1000 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data