Complaints
154
Crashes
15
Fires
16
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Pontiac Sunfire Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:74,971 mi
Fires:1
#210 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Avg mileage:157,000 mi
Fires:6
#310 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:96,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 31 | — | 1 | 74,971 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 10 | — | 6 | 157,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 | 1 | — | 96,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 8 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Solenoid | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,971
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
157,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,000
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Solenoid
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Pontiac Sunfire — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has 154 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (31 complaints, avg 74,971 mi); Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (10 complaints, avg 157,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (10 complaints, avg 96,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 95,178 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire include 15 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Pontiac Sunfire reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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