Pontiac Sunfire problems by year
1,418 complaints across 8 model years, 1995–2003. 1996 draws the most at 320; 2003 the fewest at 113.
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Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold as much as how reliable they were. A popular model year will always look worse than a rare one. Compare the dominant failure system between years rather than the raw totals.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | Top reported system | Crashes | Fires | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 154 | Engine and engine cooling (26.0%) | 15 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 320most | Engine and engine cooling (16.9%) | 36 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 257 | Steering (17.1%) | 35 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 149 | Engine and engine cooling (22.8%) | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 128 | Electrical system (19.5%) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 | 169 | Electrical system (18.9%) | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| 2002 | 128 | Electrical system (19.5%) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 | 113 | Exterior lighting (24.8%) | 7 | 1 | 0 |