2005 Pontiac Sunfire Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
—/100
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Pontiac Sunfire has 68 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. The most reported problem area is electrical system (61 complaints, 90% of the total).
- Complaints
- 68
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22 city / 31.5 hwy
Top 2005 Pontiac Sunfire problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- 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%)
2005 Pontiac Sunfire recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2005 Pontiac Sunfire fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other Sunfire years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | — | 68 | 0 | 25.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire a reliable year?
- NHTSA has 68 owner complaints and 0 recalls on file for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. There are not enough model years to rank it against other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (61 complaints), engine (9 complaints), and steering (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 61,000 miles.
- Does the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire?
- EPA rates the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire at 25.5 MPG combined (22 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.