Pontiac Safari recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
5 recalls found for the Pontiac Safari in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 6 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Pontiac Safari | 0 | 4 |
| 1986 Pontiac Safari | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Pontiac Safari | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 Pontiac Safari | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Pontiac Safari | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Pontiac Safari | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 Pontiac Safari | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Pontiac Safari | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Pontiac Safari | 1 | 0 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Pontiac Safari recalls
- Jul 2, 197979V161000Latches/locks/linkages476,245 vehiclesChevrolet Caprice, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser and 5 more models
A child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment.
- Nov 3, 197676V175000Exterior lighting66,632 vehiclesOldsmobile 88, Oldsmobile 98 and 12 more models
- Dec 5, 197272V298000Visibility144 vehicles1973 Pontiac Safari
- Oct 13, 197171V182000Seat belts475 vehiclesBuick Estate Wagon, Chevrolet Kingswood and 3 more models
- Jul 26, 197171V125000Tires1,672 vehiclesChevrolet Caprice, Chevrolet Impala and 1 more model
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