The Lemon IndexPontiac Sunfire recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 1995–2005 Pontiac Sunfire, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Every recall 21
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2008 · model years 1995–2005
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" B…
- Fuel system, other · recall issued Mar 2007 · model years 1998–2002
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2007 · model years 1996–1998
CERTAIN DELPHI AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES / MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES (MRA) THAT WERE SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2006 · model years 1995–1999
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- Lights · recall issued Nov 2004 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR LAMPS THAT PROVIDE STOP AND TURN SIGNALS AND TAIL LAMP FUNCTIONS STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET.
- Seat belts · recall issued Jun 2004 · model year 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR SAFETY BELT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT NUT AND BOLT.
- Electrical · recall issued Jan 2004 · model years 1998–2001
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Steering · recall issued Nov 2002 · model years 1996–1998
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY.
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- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2002 · model years 1995–1997
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Interior lighting · recall issued Aug 1999 · model year 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Suspension · recall issued Dec 1998 · model years 1996–1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 1998 · model years 1996–1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Body structure · recall issued Feb 1998 · model year 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Interior lighting · recall issued Feb 1998 · model year 1996
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Wheels · recall issued Nov 1997 · model year 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Wheels · recall issued Jun 1997 · model year 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Dec 1996 · model years 1995–1996
THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jan 1996 · model year 1995
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER TRIM PLATE/BEZEL CAN SAG AND COVER THE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PORTION (LIGHTED POINTED ABOVE PANEL) OF THE TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR DISPLAY.
- Speed control · recall issued Oct 1995 · model year 1996
THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING HIGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT, STICKING ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, OR A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.
- Body structure · recall issued Jul 1995 · model year 1995
SOME WELDS WERE OMITTED FROM THE BODY LOCK PILLAR, OR "B" PILLAR.
- Suspension · recall issued Feb 1995 · model year 1995
THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH WELDS MISSING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES CAUSING EXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE EXISTING WELDS.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Sunfire?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Pontiac Sunfire have?
21 recall campaigns across model years 1995–2005, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 51.
Which Pontiac Sunfire year has the most recalls?
The 1996, with 10 campaigns. 1997: 9, 1998: 7, 1995: 7.
What are most Pontiac Sunfire recalls about?
Lights: 3 of the 21 campaigns. Then body structure (2) and electrical (2).
What is the newest Pontiac Sunfire recall?
Steering, filed Oct 2008 (NHTSA 08E063000): DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" B…
How do I check if my Pontiac Sunfire has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Pontiac dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Pontiac Sunfire: problems and best years · All Pontiac recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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