What year Pontiac Sunfire should I avoid?

NHTSA data only covers the 2005 model year, so there is no comparison across years to identify one to avoid. The 2005 Sunfire has 68 total complaints and no recall campaigns on file.

Is the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire reliable?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2005 Sunfire shows a heavy concentration of electrical system reports, 61 out of 68 complaints, or 90% of the total. Median mileage at failure was 61,000 miles.

What is the most common problem with the Pontiac Sunfire?

Electrical system issues are by far the most reported problem, accounting for 90% of complaints. Engine issues follow at 13%, with steering, brakes, fuel system, and structure/body problems each under 10%.

Does the Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire, the only year covered in this data.

Pontiac Sunfire Best and Worst Years (2005)

NHTSA data only covers the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire, with 68 complaints and no recall campaigns. No year earns a verdict since only one model year has data, but electrical system issues dominate, making up 90% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 61,000 miles.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 1; 2005
NHTSA complaints: 68
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Electrical System

Sunfire Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Pontiac Sunfire problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	No verdict	—	68	0	0	0	Electrical System	25.5	—

Most common Pontiac Sunfire problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Electrical System61 (90%)
Engine9 (13%)
Steering4 (6%)
Brakes3 (4%)
Fuel System3 (4%)
Structure & Body2 (3%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
Visibility & Wipers2 (3%)
HVAC1 (1%)
Transmission & Powertrain1 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Pontiac Sunfire should I avoid?: NHTSA data only covers the 2005 model year, so there is no comparison across years to identify one to avoid. The 2005 Sunfire has 68 total complaints and no recall campaigns on file.
Is the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire reliable?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2005 Sunfire shows a heavy concentration of electrical system reports, 61 out of 68 complaints, or 90% of the total. Median mileage at failure was 61,000 miles.
What is the most common problem with the Pontiac Sunfire?: Electrical system issues are by far the most reported problem, accounting for 90% of complaints. Engine issues follow at 13%, with steering, brakes, fuel system, and structure/body problems each under 10%.
Does the Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?: NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire, the only year covered in this data.