Complaints
41
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Pontiac Sunfire Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:62,833 mi
Fires:1
#26 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:63,925 mi
#33 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:80,333 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | 1 | 62,833 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 6 | — | — | 63,925 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 80,333 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 23,250 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 23,250 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 97,278 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | 1 | — | 32,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | 441 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 441 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 350 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 107,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:HUB | 1 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,833
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,925
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,333
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,250
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,250
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,278
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
441
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
441
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
350
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,000
WHEELS:HUB
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
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