Pontiac Sunfire 1997
Model Sunfire made in 1997 by Pontiac got 268 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 9 recalls as well as 75 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, communications and digital instrument panel. 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 1997
| 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 | 960825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 25/34/28 | 27/43/33 | Regular | $ 643 | 4 | 960825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/37/29 | 27/47/34 | Regular | $ 621 | 4 | 960825 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/34/27 | 25/44/31 | Regular | $ 666 | 4 | 960825 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/32/25 | 24/41/30 | Regular | $ 720 | 4 | 960825 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/33/26 | 25/42/31 | Regular | $ 693 | 4 | 960825 |
Parts
| Part name | No. recalls | No. bulletins | No. investigations | No. complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 2 | 1 | 34 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | 32 | ||
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 5 | ||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 1 | 11 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | |||
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 3 | ||
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 4 | ||
| SEATS | 4 | 2 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 29 | ||
| STEERING | 2 | 10 | 42 | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 10 | 5 | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 5 | 13 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | |||
| VISIBILITY | 5 | 12 | ||
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | 27 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | 7 | |
| WHEELS | 1 | |||
| COMMUNICATIONS | 1 | |||
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | 1 | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | |||
| OTHER | 5 | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | 3 | |||
| TIRES | 4 | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | CAVE CITY | 72521 | MANUEL'S AUTO REPAIR | 870-283-6962 |
| CA | CULVER CITY | 90232 | MIKE MILLER | 310-559-3777 |
| CA | NORCO | 91719 | PHILLIPS (CALIBER) PONTIAC | |
| CA | PASADENA | THORSON MOTOR CENTER | 626-795-8851 | |
| CA | VENTURA | 93001 | ENTERPRISE CAR SALES | 805 651 2188 |
| CO | LITTLETON | BERETS GMC | 303-794-5343 | |
| FL | PENSACOLA | VINCE WHIBBS | 850-433-7671 | |
| FL | PLANT CITY | 33564 | LOTT MATHER | |
| GA | GAINESVILLE | 30501 | JIM HARDMAN PONTIAC BUICK GMC TRUCK INC | 7707183112 |
| GA | WARNER ROBBINS | EDDIE WIGGINS | ||
| GA | WARNER ROBINS | 31093 | EIDDIE WIGGINS | 18009542300 |
| IL | EFFINGHAM | 62401 | DIAMOND CAR SALES | |
| IL | HOOPESTON | 60942 | CROWN FORD MERCURY | |
| MA | SOUTHBRIDGE | SPARTAN MOTORS | ||
| MI | DETROIT | JAMES MARTIN CHEVROLET | 866-591-6725 | |
| MI | ROYAL OAK | 48067 | JIM FRESARO | 248 547 6100 |
| NH | CONCORD | 03301 | BANKS CHEVROLET | 603-224-4055 |
| NJ | BRIDGEWATER | KEMPER PONTIAC CADALLIC | ||
| NJ | MAHWAH | RAMSEY PONTIAC | 201-512-0002 | |
| NY | CORNWALL ON HUDSON | 12520 | COLANREA PONTIAC BUICK | |
| NY | NYACK | 10960 | ACTION MITSHIBISHI | |
| OH | SHELBY | 44857 | COURTESY AUTO MALL | |
| PA | ALLENTOWN | KNOFF PONTIAC | ||
| PA | NORTH EAST | 16428 | CRAMER MOTORS | (814) 725-4507 |
| SC | CAMDEN | 29020 | FIRST FINANCIAL CORP | 803 425 1800 |
| TN | BARTLETT | 38133 | SERRA CHEVROLET | 901 382 8644 |
| TN | MEMPHIS | 38115 | REGAL MOTORS | 901-565-8550 |
| TX | DICKENSON | GAY PONTIAC | ||
| TX | EL PASO | 79925 | DICK POE | 915-778-7781 |