Pontiac Sunfire recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 416 owner complaints for the Pontiac Sunfire (model years 2000–2005). The most reported problem area is electrical system (167 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (62 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 32 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 72 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 82 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 66 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 96 | 13 | 5 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (96), 2002 (82) and 2003 (72). Among model years at least two years old, the 2004 has the fewest complaints on file (32).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Pontiac Sunfire model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 167 | 6 of 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 62 | 6 of 6 | |
| Exterior lighting | 49 | 6 of 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 46 | 5 of 6 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 29 | 5 of 6 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V524000 | Nov 1, 2004 | Exterior lighting: turn signal | 2003 | 256,025 |
| 04V300000 | Jun 23, 2004 | Seat belts: rear/other | 2004 | 37 |
| 04V036000 | Jan 27, 2004 | Electrical system: ignition, switch | 2000–2001 | 1,415,231 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 36 complaints and a fire in 12 complaints; 32 people injured and 3 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.