KnownCarProblemsPontiac Sunfire Problems by Year
Owners have filed 416 complaints with NHTSA about the Pontiac Sunfire since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2002, 2003. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Pontiac Sunfire problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 68 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Sunfire | 32 | Electrical | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 Sunfire | 72 | Lights | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 Sunfire | 82 | Electrical | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 Sunfire | 66 | Electrical | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 Sunfire | 96 | Engine | 1 | 13 |
4 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Pontiac Sunfire
- What years of the Pontiac Sunfire have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (96), 2002 (82), 2003 (72).
- What is the most common problem with the Pontiac Sunfire?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (167), engine (73), brakes (54).
- Which Pontiac Sunfire years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2004 (32), 2001 (66), 2005 (68). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.