2005 Pontiac Sunfire Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.
Complaints
94
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Pontiac Sunfire Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#147 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:63,105 mi
#215 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:64,048 mi
#34 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:53,319 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 47 | — | — | 63,105 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 15 | — | — | 64,048 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 53,319 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 95,667 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 81,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 24,147 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 29,824 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 1 | — | — | 24,147 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 24,147 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | 27,450 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 24,147 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 27,300 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 66,597 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,105
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,048
STEERING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,319
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,667
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,147
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,824
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,147
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,147
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,450
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,147
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,300
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,597
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
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