1995 Pontiac Sunfire
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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
- 119
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 119 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 119 |
| 1996 | 201 |
| 1997 | 190 |
| 1998 | 120 |
| 1999 | 93 |
| 2000 | 96 |
| 2001 | 66 |
| 2002 | 82 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 68 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
32% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Electrical system
25% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing switch and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
Just found out about recall about starter. Had fire (Smoke) in steering wheel and entire electrical system not working right.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-25
Also filed under Visibility
Service brakes
12% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Air bags
11% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer daughter was in an accident and the dual air bags didn't deploy . Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-29
Car was in an accident and the air bag didn't deploy. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-24
Power train
8% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1995Complaint volume 119 complaints filed for this model year.
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1995-02-15Suspension95V025000 These vehicles have been built with welds missing from the front suspension lower control arm assemblies causing excessive loads on the existing welds.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both left-hand and right-hand front suspension lower control arm assemblies and replace all control arm assemblies found with omitted welds.
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1995-07-19Structure95V141000 Some welds were omitted from the body lock pillar, or "B" Pillar. This does not comply with FMVSS no.208, "Occupant crash protection."
Remedy: All vehicles in this recall campaign have been repurchased and replaced with a comparable vehicle.
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1996-02-02Power train96V003000 The instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel can sag and cover the light emitting diode portion (Lighted pointed above panel) of the transaxle shift indicator display. This does not comply with…
Remedy: Dealers are to install a new instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel assembly which is not subject to this condition.
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1997-01-30Exterior lighting96V250000 The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (Four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with FMVSS No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated…
Remedy: Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. If necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.
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2002-01-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-03-15 Fire in steering column area
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2002-03-27Electrical system02V070000 On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "Start" Position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes…
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began March 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to…
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2008-10-16Steering08E063000 Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (Sold under dorman's "Oe solutions" Brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059…
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2008. Owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Pontiac Sunfire — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 38 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 95V025000 · Suspension
- Recall 95V141000 · Structure
- Recall 96V003000 · Power train
- Recall 96V250000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 02V070000 · Electrical system
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 08E063000 · Steering
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- Is the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire have?
- 7 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.