CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Pontiac Sunfire has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (34 reports).
1998 Pontiac Sunfire recalls
Most common 1998 Pontiac Sunfire problems
Problem areas named in the 120 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 34 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN AND THE THEFT SYSTEM LIGHT WITH START FLASHING WILL START AGAIN AND BUT SHUT DOWN AGAIN I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND HAD IT AT A DEALER THEY REPLACED THE ECU THE GAUGES AND THE IGNITION THEY REPLACED THE ECU 3 TIMES WITH NO AVAIL THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ALL 4 OF MY PONTIACS
CARS BATTERY CONSTANTLY RAN DOWN. BATTERY WAS CHECKED AND WAS OK AS IT WAS THREE MONTHS OLD. REPAIR STATION SAID THE HORN WAS SHORTED AND THE AIR BAG IS PART OF THE HORN SWITCH AND MUST BE REPLACED.
BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HAZARD LIGHTS, AND REAR DEFROSTER ALL STOPPED FUNCTIONING. PROBLEM INITIALLY HAPPENED ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, BUT NOW IS PERSISTENT AND NONE OF THESE ITEMS FUNCTION POSING A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE EQUIPPED WITH DOUGLASS X-TRAC A-W TIRES, SIZE 205/55R16 (NA). THE CONTACT PURCHASED ONE TIRE IN NOVEMBER OF 2013 AND ANOTHER IN JANUARY OF 2014. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WAL-MART IN FEBRUARY OF 2014, WHERE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED, AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES WERE LEAKING. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. UPDATED 7/1/15*CN UPDATED 7/23/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED ALL THREE TIRES WERE PURCHASED A DIFFERENT TIMES AND HAD LEAKS. UPDATED 07/28/15*BF...UPDATED 10/15/15 *BF UPDATED 10/16/2017*CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,000. UPDATED 12/21/12 *CN UPDATED 1/14/2013 *JS
1998 Pontiac Sunfire questions
Does the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Steering:Rack And Pinion; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire?
Based on 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (34), Electrical System (21), Steering (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.