1997 Pontiac Sunfire safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
29
complaints reporting a crash
8
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 17 report injuries (19 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1997 Pontiac Sunfire vehicles were involved in 2 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE… · Nov 4, 2002
- Fire riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES · Mar 6, 2002