1990 Pontiac Sunbird Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1990 Pontiac Sunbird has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).

0Recalls
11Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1990 Pontiac Sunbird recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird.

Most common 1990 Pontiac Sunbird problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Seat Belts3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Electrical System2
Steering1
Seats1
Tires1
Power Train1

What owners report

2003-01-13, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 55MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB
2000-09-26, Engine And Engine Cooling
FAN BELT FAILED.*ET
2000-09-21, Tires
PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. THREE TIRES HAVE SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. BLACKWALL OF THE TIRES IS NO LONGER BLACK. TIRE SIZE 195/70R14, DOT # VDRWJRA138. REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A 1990, SUNBIRD. TIRE MILEAGE LESS THAN 20,000. TIRES HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH ANOTHER BRAND AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK
1997-09-12, Seat Belts
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTAIN DRIVER IN THE SEAT. DRIVER SUFFERED SOME DAMAGE BECAUSE OF THE BELT NOT RETRACTING AROUND HER. *AK
1997-07-19, Seat Belts
DRIVER BELIEVES SAFETY BELT THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR ARE UNSAFE.

1990 Pontiac Sunbird questions

Does the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Seat Belts (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Pontiac Sunbird has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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