1999 Pontiac Sunfire airbags problems

10 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 11%
crashes: 6
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frontal
6

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Pontiac Sunfire airbags problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Pontiac Sunfire owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 28, 2006 · Airbags, Engine · 95,000 miles · WV

Check engine and air bag lights have been lit for about 1 year and local dealer was unable to find problem or fix. Vehicle recently hit a bump and driver airbag deployed without further incident. Speed about 30 MPH with another adult in passenger seat and infant in rear-facing seat in rear.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Airbags · 155,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the consumer stated that both air bags deployed when the vehicle was rear ended then it hit the vehicle in front. The vehicle stopped at a traffic light when this happened. The only vehicle in motion was three cars back. The consumer stated that the air bag hit the windshield with such intensity that it shattered the windshield. The vehicle was towed to the impound lot by the police. No one looked at the vehicle. The consumer was hit by the driver's side air bag in the mouth and chest and sustained a mild concussion, facial bruising, chest pains, headache, and dizziness. *ak (12/08/05) the vehicle was totalled.

Filed Oct 25, 2004 · Airbags · 63,200 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

No airbag release .

Filed Sep 24, 2004 · Airbags · NY

While driving 60-70 MPH air bags deployed on their own. There were no injuries.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Airbags · KY · crash

While driving at 35 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. It hit a steel mail box trying to keep from hitting an animal. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. Vehicle flipped over.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Airbags, Electrical · 50,000 miles · OH

Mileage flashes on and off like there is a short and air bag light stays on the whole time the car is running and while driving.:( clunking in front end possibly by tires? Like the shocks or whatever

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Airbags · CA

Consumer state while traveling notice air bag open slightly. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Mar 19, 2002 · Airbags · IA · crash

While traveling on wet pavement consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a ditch. Airbag light illuminated, but airbags didn't deploy. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that light indicated that airbags have deployed. Cause was unknown.

Filed Feb 1, 2002 · Airbags · PA · crash · 1 injury

While traveling at about 25 MPH, driver hit an ice spot or snow and lost control of vehicle. Vehicle fishtailed, and flipped upside down twice. Upon impact, none of frontal airbags deployed.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Airbags · VA · crash

Vehicle was rear ended at high speeds causing vehicle to slam head-on into a wall. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Please provide any further information.

Questions about the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire airbags

Does the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Pontiac Sunfire airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Pontiac Sunfire have bad airbags?

The Pontiac Sunfire model years with the most airbags complaints are 1996 (33 complaints), 1997 (27 complaints) and 1995 (13 complaints).