Complaints
113
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Pontiac Sunfire Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:55,294 mi
#28 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:30,370 mi
#37 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Avg mileage:17,156 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | — | — | 55,294 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | 30,370 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 7 | — | — | 17,156 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 | — | — | 9,213 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 2 | — | 109,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 39,754 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 27,782 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | — | 71,505 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 3 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | 2 | — | 1 | 20,620 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 139,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 11,460 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 53,750 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 67,880 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 46,400 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 38,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 1 | — | — | 14,707 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,294
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,370
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,156
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,213
AIR BAGS
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,754
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,782
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,505
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
20,620
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
139,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,460
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,750
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,880
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,400
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,707
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