1998 Pontiac Sunfire vs 2000 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 Pontiac Sunfire | 2000 Pontiac Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 120 | 96 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 369 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 22–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,621 mi | 64,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Sunfire | Pontiac Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 32 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 9 |
| Steering | 14 | 5 |
| Power Train | 7 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
1998 Pontiac Sunfire
2000 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.