1993 Pontiac Sunbird
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1993
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 37 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
24% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
22% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing radiator assembly and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).
Electrical system
19% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
Electric wiring burn up. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-25
I have a 1993 Pontiac subnbird, 2.2 l,at,ac. I ahve went through 3 batteries in the last 6 months. I have had the altenator checked and it checked out good. I would like to know what is causing this.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-14
Seat belts
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing webbing and rear/other.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle lap shoulder belt on driver side, impact 12:00 position speed 50 MPH. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-11
Visibility
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield wiper/washer.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1993-08-10Service brakes, hydraulic93V121000 The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with FMVSS 106, "Brake hoses."
Remedy: Replace the right front brake hose assembly on ciera and century models, and both rear brake hoses on cavalier and Sunbird models.
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1993-12-08Vehicle speed control93V190000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During very cold weather, water thatn enters the accelerator control cable conduit freezes and causes the accelerator cable to develop a high effort or…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator control assembly.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Pontiac Sunbird — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V121000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 93V190000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Pontiac Sunbird?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird have?
- 3 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.