MYRModel Year Report

1991 Pontiac Sunbird

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1991 Pontiac Sunbird
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:13.383Z

Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
27

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1991: 27 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

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

6 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

5 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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Vehicle was parked put gears into reverse, acclerator pedal stuck to floor, put into drive impact 12:00 psotion speed unknown. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-23

Seat belts

4 of 27 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and webbing.

CRASHINJURY
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Drivers head hit seat belt molding when struck on side. Vehicle equipped automatic seat belts with separate lap. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-28

Electrical system

4 of 27 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.

FIREINJURY
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Engine compartment fire under the hood, vehicle had been driven and parked, will provide more information. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-31

Latches/locks/linkages

3 of 27 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

INJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1991-09-30Structure91V165000 Front door interlock striker may fail, causing door frame collapse and insufficient strength for the shoulder belt anchorage.

    Remedy: Replace the passive restraint interlock striker studs on front doors.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1992-01-31Seat belts92V003000 The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with FMVSS 208.

    Remedy: Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

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    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
  4. I
    1993-10-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-28 Engine compartment fires
  5. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

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  6. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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Buy-smart checklist

1991 Pontiac Sunbird — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V165000 · Structure
  • Recall 92V003000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Pontiac Sunbird?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Pontiac Sunbird have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

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