CarRecallWatchThe 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 11 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (40 reports).
1995 Pontiac Sunfire recalls
Most common 1995 Pontiac Sunfire problems
Problem areas named in the 119 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 40 |
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Equipment | 4 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED; WHEN SHE TURNED THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF AND ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY STUCK. AFTER REPEATED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME DISLODGED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 115,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STARTING HER VEHICLE AND TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, SHE OPENED THE DOOR AND NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MELTED AND WAS LYING ON THE FLOORBOARD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V070000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH). PONTIAC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE CLOSEST DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 157,000.
I SMELLED GAS AND LOSS OF FUEL. GAS LEAKING OUT FROM INJECTOR ONTO HOT ENGINE COULD CAUSE FIRE. HAD PART REPLACED- FUEL INJECTORS #2 AND 3. NOW ANOTHER IS LEAKING. HAVE TO TAKE IT IN, BUT MONEY IS AN OBJECT. *NM
THE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *JB.
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT UNLOCKED ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK
1995 Pontiac Sunfire questions
Does the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl); Structure:Frame And Members; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire?
Based on 119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (40), Electrical System (31), Air Bags (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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.