MYRModel Year Report

1994 Pontiac Sunbird

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1994 Pontiac Sunbird
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:38:55.449Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
43
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

35% of complaints

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 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 37 complaints 1994: 43 complaints 1994 43 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 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 37 complaints 1994: 43 complaints 1994 43 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 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 37 complaints 1993 1994: 43 complaints 1994 43 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000

1994: 43 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

35% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Seats

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHINJURY
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Driver's seat back fell backwards during accident, causing injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-21

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

Power train

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASHINJURY
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2.0L engine with automatic transmission--tramission (After 2+ hours of driving at hwy speeds) fails to disengage from electronic torque converter/over-drive during slowing to a stop and stalls engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-05

Tires

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-05-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-09-29 Horn button falling off
  2. R
    1994-05-24Steering94V115000 These vehicles were built with overtorqued drive axle spindle nuts. This condition can cause excessive loads on the spindle nut and drive axle resulting in failure of the drive axle or the spindle…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand drive axles, bearing-hub assemblies, spindle nuts, and washers on all involved vehicles. Corrective action: dealers will replace left-hand and…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Pontiac Sunbird — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V115000 · Steering
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Pontiac Sunbird?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Pontiac Sunbird have?
2 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.