MYRModel Year Report

1987 Pontiac Sunbird

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1987 Pontiac Sunbird
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:59:16.606Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Sunbird Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 7 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 37 complaints 1993 1994: 42 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000
1987: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19820
19830
19845
19854
19866
19876
19884
19897
199011
199127
199230
199337
199442
19951
19964
19974
19982
19993
20003

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EQUIPMENT

2 of 6 total reports mention: equipment.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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ENGINE LOCKED UP, CAUSING FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961114

ENGINE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961029

TIRES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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NONE

NHTSA ODI report, 19981217

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19870513 — PE (closed 19870805)

SEPARATED STRNG KNUCKLE

R 19871217 — fuel system, gasoline

THE FUEL FEED AND/OR RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA.

Remedy: REPLACE BOTH FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 87V184000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880727 — PE (closed 19890117)

POOR BRAKING

I 19890117 — EA (closed 19900508)

BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS

I 19900829 — EA (closed 19920330)

BRAKE PERFORMANCE

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Pontiac Sunbird — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V184000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Pontiac Sunbird reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Pontiac Sunbird?

The most-reported component is equipment:appliance:air conditioner, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Pontiac Sunbird have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.