MYRModel Year Report

1983 Pontiac Sunbird

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1983 Pontiac Sunbird
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:17.672Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 37 complaints 1994: 43 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 3 complaints
1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 27 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 37 complaints 1993 1994: 43 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints
1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 37 complaints 1993 1994: 43 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000

1983: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19820
19830
19845
19854
19866
19876
19884
19897
199011
199127
199230
199337
199443
19951
19964
19974
19982
19993
20003

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1986-08-01Engineering analysisClosed 1987-06-01 Seat track lock
  2. I
    1986-09-12Defect petitionClosed 1986-12-22 Sudden acceleration
  3. I
    1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1987-08-07 Sudden accel
  4. R
    1987-06-24Seats87V079000 The metal floor pan anchor bar could fatigue and break around the left front outer seat adjuster stud of the drivers seat, allowing the stud to separate from the floor pan anchor bar.

    Remedy: Install a reinforcement bracket on the floor pan anchor bar at the left front outer seat adjuster position of the drivers seat.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1983 Pontiac Sunbird — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V079000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 Pontiac Sunbird reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1983 Pontiac Sunbird have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.