Complaints
128
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Injuries
4
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:187,595 mi
Fires:3
#26 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:155,000 mi
Crash-related:4
#35 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:137,199 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 3 | 187,595 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 4 | — | 155,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | 1 | 137,199 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
187,595
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,000
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
137,199
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Pontiac Sunfire — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Pontiac Sunfire has 128 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 187,595 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (6 complaints, avg 155,000 mi); Engine & Cooling (5 complaints, avg 137,199 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 1999 Pontiac Sunfire?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 133,877 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire include 9 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 2 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 1999 Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 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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