MYRModel Year Report

1985 Pontiac Sunfire

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1985 Pontiac Sunfire
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:54:13.397Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Sunfire Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1991: 1 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 119 complaints 1996: 201 complaints 1996 1997: 190 complaints 1998: 120 complaints 1998 1999: 93 complaints 2000: 96 complaints 2000 2001: 66 complaints 2002: 82 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 32 complaints 2004 2005: 68 complaints 2005
1985: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19852
19911
19942
1995119
1996201
1997190
1998120
199993
200096
200166
200282
200372
200432
200568

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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BRAKE STOP LAMP LIGHT, WHEN BRAKE ARE APPLIED, CAUSING REFELECTION AND VISION PROBLEMS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960328

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH
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NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DURING A COLLISION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19971229

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Pontiac Sunfire — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ● 2001 ● 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ■ 1997 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire 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 1985 Pontiac Sunfire?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting:brake lights, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.