Pontiac Sunfire problems by year
1,139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 11 Pontiac Sunfire model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with notably fewer complaints
2004 (32)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 68 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Fewer complaints | 32 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 2003 | 72 | 1 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2002 | 82 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 2001 | 66 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 2000 | 96 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 | 93 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 1998 | 120 | 2 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 | 190 | 2 | Steering | |
| 1996 | 201 | 2 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 | 119 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Pontiac.