Pontiac Sunfire
Pontiac Sunfire — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Pontiac Sunfire
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 1996–2005 | — | — | 0 | 37 | 1,039 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Pontiac Sunfire fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
About the Pontiac Sunfire
The Pontiac Sunfire is a compact car by Pontiac that was introduced for the 1995 model year to replace the Sunbird. Not only was the name changed, but dramatic styling changes were included as well. The new styling was shared with the redesigned Chevrolet Cavalier. The J platform was updated structurally to meet more stringent safety standards for the 1996 model year.
Source: Wikipedia — Pontiac Sunfire, CC BY-SA.
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 10 | 237 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Air Bags |
| 1997 | 9 | 225 | Steering, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System |
| 1999 | 5 | 105 | Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes |
| 2000 | 3 | 118 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Service Brakes |
| 2001 | 3 | 78 | Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes |
| 2002 | 2 | 91 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 2003 | 2 | 85 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 2004 | 2 | 32 | Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Structure |
| 2005 | 1 | 68 | Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Steering |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.