Complaints
169
Crashes
15
Fires
6
Injuries
14
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Pontiac Sunfire Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:109,667 mi
Fires:1
#210 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Avg mileage:72,000 mi
#310 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:35,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 1 | 109,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 10 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10 | 1 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 54,950 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 | 5 | — | 60,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 | — | — | 52,780 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 | — | 2 | 108,389 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 49,302 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 89,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3 | — | 115,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 51,667 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 44,200 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 3 | — | — | 69,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2 | — | 88,894 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 35,121 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 106,044 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | 1 | — | 50,168 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 43,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — |
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