1996 Pontiac Sunbird Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1996 Pontiac Sunbird has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).

0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Sunbird?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1996 Pontiac Sunbird recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Pontiac Sunbird.

Most common 1996 Pontiac Sunbird problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train2
Visibility1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Steering1

What owners report

1999-07-27, Steering
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH STEERING WENT OUT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AND RIGHT TURN. *AK
1999-06-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND AFTER BEING PARKED FOR AWHILE. *AK
1997-04-14, Visibility
ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BURNT OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE DEFECT. *AK
1996-06-04, Power Train
CLUTCH STICKING WITHOUT CLUTCH PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED, CLUTCH BURNED OUT. *AK

1996 Pontiac Sunbird questions

Does the 1996 Pontiac Sunbird have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Pontiac Sunbird at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Pontiac Sunbird?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Visibility (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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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