1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs 1998 Pontiac Sunfire
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Pontiac Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 173 | 120 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 101 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 71,621 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Camaro | Pontiac Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 84 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 21 |
| Power Train | 15 | 7 |
| Steering | 8 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
1998 Chevrolet Camaro
1998 Pontiac Sunfire
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.