1997 Pontiac Sunfire problems by component
190 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 42 | 22% | 99,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 31 | 16% | — |
| Electrical System → | 30 | 16% | 99,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 27 | 14% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 23 | 12% | — |
| Suspension → | 12 | 6% | — |
| Visibility → | 12 | 6% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 11 | 6% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 4% | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 2% | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.