Pontiac Sunfire 1996
Model Sunfire made in 1996 by Pontiac got 342 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 10 recalls as well as 71 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, communications and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: air bags, electrical system and fuel system, other. There were some recalls concerningair bags, electrical system and exterior lighting. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.4l.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/40/32 | Regular | $ 666 | 4 | 950901 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 25/34/28 | 28/43/33 | Regular | $ 643 | 4 | 950831 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/37/29 | 27/47/34 | Regular | $ 621 | 4 | 950905 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/32/26 | 24/41/30 | Regular | $ 693 | 4 | 950905 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/33/26 | 25/42/31 | Regular | $ 693 | 4 | 950905 |
Parts
| Part name | No. recalls | No. bulletins | No. investigations | No. complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | 1 | 38 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 16 | 48 | ||
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 5 | ||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 2 | 17 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 21 | ||
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 5 | ||
| SEATS | 4 | 3 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 30 | ||
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | 21 | |
| STRUCTURE | 11 | 10 | ||
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 4 | 11 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 1 | ||
| VISIBILITY | 6 | 11 | ||
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | 31 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 10 | ||
| COMMUNICATIONS | 4 | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | |||
| OTHER | 6 | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | 3 | |||
| TIRES | 2 | |||
| WHEELS | 2 |
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA | HAMMOND | DURHAM | ||
| NJ | WOODBURY | 08096 | WORLD PONTIAC WOODBURY | |
| OH | NEW HAVEN | 44890 | NEW HAVEN AUTO SALES | 419-935-2886 |
| PA | BELLE VERNON | ROLEY PONTIAC | ||
| PA | POTTSTOWN | 422 AUTO GROUP | 6107054898 | |
| TN | FRANKLIN | 37064 | HARPETH FORD | |
| WI | SCHOFIELD | 54476 | CAR CONNECTION |