MYRModel Year Report

1997 Pontiac Sunbird

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1997 Pontiac Sunbird
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:55:56.679Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

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

1997: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing wheel bearing.

Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle wheel bearing were on recall but the dealer refused to honor the recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-24

Steering

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing column.

Show complaint excerpts

Dt: the consumer states that the steering wheel column was loose and the driver had no control with steering wheel. First broke last year, and the owner had it repaired on March 10, 2004.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-21

Service brakes

1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Pontiac Sunbird — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Pontiac Sunbird?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Pontiac Sunbird have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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