MYRModel Year Report

1998 Pontiac Sunbird

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1998 Pontiac Sunbird
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:19.970Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

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 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 1999: 3 complaints 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 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 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 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000

1998: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer would like to be informed of a recall campaign 99V0940001 in reference to the seat belt retainer. Scc

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-10

Electrical system

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.

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Consumer noticed that after using left turn single fuse would blowout. Dealer was contacted about problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-14

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Pontiac Sunbird — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Pontiac Sunbird?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 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.