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1995–2005 · 11 model years

Pontiac Sunfire recalls & problems by year

51 recalls and 1,139 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints1996201 complaints
Most recalls199610 recalls
Crashes reported126in owner complaints
Injuries reported957 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0751502253001995: 119 complaints, 7 recalls1996: 201 complaints, 10 recalls1997: 190 complaints, 9 recalls1998: 120 complaints, 7 recalls1999: 93 complaints, 5 recalls2000: 96 complaints, 3 recalls2001: 66 complaints, 3 recalls2002: 82 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 72 complaints, 2 recalls2004: 32 complaints, 2 recalls2005: 68 complaints, 1 recalls199519971999200120032005
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2005 Sunfire—25–26 mpg1680000
2004 Sunfire—25–27 mpg2323110
2003 Sunfire—25 mpg2724130
2002 Sunfire—21–25 mpg2828371
2001 Sunfire—21–24 mpg3668291
2000 Sunfire—22–24 mpg396135121
1999 Sunfire—22–25 mpg5939442
1998 Sunfire—23–25 mpg712011162
1997 Sunfire—23–26 mpg9190298190
1996 Sunfire—23–26 mpg102013011240
1995 Sunfire—22–25 mpg71191111100

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

  • Electrical system339
  • Engine and engine cooling245
  • Service brakes, hydraulic146
  • Air bags124
  • Steering115
  • Exterior lighting97
  • Power train74
  • Visibility70