1998 Pontiac Sunfire air bags problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Cars battery constantly ran down. Battery was checked and was ok as it was three months old. Repair station said the horn was shorted and the air bag is part of the horn switch and must be replaced.”
filed Dec 6, 2017
“While driving on a rural two lane road. Consumer lost control of vehicle and was hit broadside on drivers side door by another vehicle. None of the vehicles airbags deployed resulting in a fatality. Dealer has been contacted. Please describe further. Ts”
filed Nov 26, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Sunfire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sunfire | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 Sunfire | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Sunfire | 5 | 6% |
| 2001 Sunfire | 7 | 11% |
| 2000 Sunfire | 9 | 9% |
| 1999 Sunfire | 10 | 11% |
| 1997 Sunfire | 27 | 14% |
| 1996 Sunfire | 33 | 16% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 13 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.