CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Pontiac Sunfire has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 201 complaints with NHTSA, including 30 crashes, 11 fires, 24 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (54 reports).
1996 Pontiac Sunfire recalls
Most common 1996 Pontiac Sunfire problems
Problem areas named in the 201 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 54 |
| Electrical System | 42 |
| Air Bags | 33 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Steering | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 |
| Visibility | 13 |
| Suspension | 12 |
| Structure | 12 |
What owners report
SUNFIRE WON'T START A SOMETHING WITH FUEL PUMP
MY WRECK HAPPENED IN 2006. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CRUSHED MY FACE I HAD TO HAVE TITANIUM PLATES PUT IN MY FACE CRASHED MY LEGS BROKE MANY BONES.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 209,600. *TR
NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH MY CAR I AM ONLY LISTING THE ONES WHICH HAVE HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE 1..TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES FIRST TIME WHILE TRAVELING 35MPH CAR CAME TO A DEAD STOP TIRES LOCKED UP, CAR WOULD NOT EVEN ROLL, CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENT. 2...WINDOW MOTORS FAILED TWICE ON EACH EACH DOOR OF MY 4 DOOR CAR 3...HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATION AT NIGHT 4...SEVERE WATER LEAK IN TRUNK AREA , WATER GETTING IN THROUGH FENDER WELL OR TRUNK UNDERBODY, CAUSED SO MUCH TO PUDDLE UP A MUSHROOM STARTED GROWING FROM BACK SEAT,... WATER PUDDLED UNDERNEATH CARPET IN SPARE TIRE AREA SO IT WAS NOT VISIBLE TO NAKED EYE, BUT WAS SLOSHING BACK AND FO
1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2.2L. REAR RIGHT BRAKE LOCKS. CAUSES THE CAR TO SHUDDER AND DIFFICULT TO STOP. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH. BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. POSSIBLE FAILURE TO STOP IS THE GREATEST CONCERN. THIS MAY LEAD TO ACCIDENT. *TR
1996 Pontiac Sunfire questions
Does the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire: Steering:Rack And Pinion; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Suspension:Rear; Air Bags; Interior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire?
Based on 201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (54), Electrical System (42), Air Bags (33).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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.