Pontiac Sunbird years to avoid
No model year of the Pontiac Sunbird stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Pontiac Sunbird years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Pontiac Sunbird complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Pontiac Sunbird problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes37
- Engine29
- Electrical18
- Seat belts17
- Acceleration15
- Transmission10
- Seats10
- Steering9
- Body9
- Visibility6
- Suspension6
- Tires5
Pontiac Sunbird problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | 3 | Body | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1999 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 4 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1996 | - | 4 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Steering | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1994 | - | 42 | Brakes | 1 | 6 | ||
| 1993 | - | 37 | Brakes | 2 | 6 | ||
| 1992 | - | 30 | Brakes | 3 | 3 | ||
| 1991 | - | 27 | Engine | 2 | 6 | ||
| 1990 | - | 11 | Engine | 0 | 3 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Pontiac Sunbird
What years of the Pontiac Sunbird should you avoid?
No single model year of the Pontiac Sunbird has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Pontiac Sunbird?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Pontiac Sunbird?
Brakes, with 37 complaints across all years, followed by engine (29) and electrical (18).
How many recalls does the Pontiac Sunbird have?
7 recalls between 1990 and 2000. The 1992 model year has the most, with 3.
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