NHTSA Safety Recalls
Pontiac Sunfire Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2005, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 6 model years (2000–2005) the Pontiac Sunfire has 13 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2001 with 3; the cleanest is 2005 with 1.
- Model years
- 6
- Total recalls
- 13
- Worst year
- 2001
- Cleanest year
- 2005
2000–2005
3 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Pontiac Sunfire | 1 | |
| 2004 Pontiac Sunfire | 2 | |
| 2003 Pontiac Sunfire | 2 | |
| 2002 Pontiac Sunfire | 2 | |
| 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | 3 | |
| 2000 Pontiac Sunfire | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Pontiac Sunfire
- STEERING6
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES3
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL1
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.