Complaints
149
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Pontiac Sunfire Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
#210 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:39,500 mi
Crash-related:2
#36 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:4
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 18 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10 | 2 | — | 39,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 | 4 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 118,250 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 5 | 1 | — | 75,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 98,310 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 3 | — | — | 78,150 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | 1 | — | 77,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 133,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | 1 | — | 130,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,500
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,250
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,000
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,500
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,310
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,150
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,000
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,000
STEERING:COLUMN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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