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1990–2000 · 9 model years

Pontiac Sunbird recalls & problems by year

15 recalls and 161 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199442 complaints
Most recalls19924 recalls
Crashes reported26in owner complaints
Injuries reported210 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0132538501990: 11 complaints, 2 recalls1991: 27 complaints, 4 recalls1992: 30 complaints, 4 recalls1993: 37 complaints, 3 recalls1994: 42 complaints, 2 recalls1996: 4 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 4 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 3 complaints, 0 recalls199019911992199319941996199719992000
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2000 Sunbird——031000
1999 Sunbird——030000
1997 Sunbird——041000
1996 Sunbird——040000
1994 Sunbird—20–26 mpg2426070
1993 Sunbird—20–26 mpg3376450
1992 Sunbird—20–26 mpg4303110
1991 Sunbird—20–26 mpg4276360
1990 Sunbird—21–26 mpg2113120

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes, hydraulic43
  • Engine and engine cooling32
  • Electrical system19
  • Seat belts16
  • Vehicle speed control15
  • Power train12
  • Structure11
  • Seats10