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#BS-1988-PONTEM-19A4

1988 Pontiac Tempest

Based on reports from 2 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat Belts:front:buckle AssemblyHIGH

1 owners reported seat belts:front:buckle assembly issues.

!Inspect the Seat Belts:front:anchorageMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly1 (50%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage1 (50%)

1988 Pontiac Tempest: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1988 Pontiac Tempest, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Seat Belts:front:anchorage Issues

Seat Belts:front:anchorage complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1988 Pontiac Tempest, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:anchorage-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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The worst model year for the Pontiac Tempest is the 1990 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1988 Pontiac Tempest: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1988 Pontiac Tempest?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1988 Pontiac Tempest is related to the seat belts:front:buckle assembly, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1988 Pontiac Tempest reliable?
The 1988 Pontiac Tempest has 2 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1988 Pontiac Tempest problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1988 Pontiac Tempest have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1988 Pontiac Tempest according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Pontiac Tempest problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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