1997 Pontiac Sunfire engine and engine cooling problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 pontiac sunfire gt. The contact stated that he lost two engines due to his engine oil warning light not illuminating and warning him that the oil level was low. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately…”
filed Dec 30, 2010
“In less than 1 year I have taken my car to have it repaired 6 times for what I feel is the exact same problem! My engine stalls when I am coming to a stop or after being on the interstate and it idles rough. I have had my catalytic converter replaced twice in the past year, fuel sensor replaced…”
filed Sep 18, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sunfire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 Sunfire | 4 | 13% |
| 2003 Sunfire | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 Sunfire | 11 | 13% |
| 2001 Sunfire | 12 | 18% |
| 2000 Sunfire | 25 | 26% |
| 1999 Sunfire | 17 | 18% |
| 1998 Sunfire | 32 | 27% |
| 1996 Sunfire | 39 | 19% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 38 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.