1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 Cavalier | 1998 Pontiac Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 345 | 120 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 105 | 101 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,656 mi | 71,621 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cavalier | Pontiac Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 66 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 55 | 32 |
| Steering | 54 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 54 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 34 | 11 |
| Structure | 28 | 5 |
| Power Train | 16 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
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.