Model year record
2005 Pontiac Sunfire
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 94 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 47 | 64,000 mi |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 15 | 60,000 mi |
| Steering | 4 | 24,147 mi |
| Engine | 3 | 98,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 70,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 24,147 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 40,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 40,000 mi |
| Suspension | 2 | 24,147 mi |
| Electrical system: ignition | 1 | — |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 98,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting: turn signal | 1 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 50,000 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock | 1 | 24,147 mi |
| Power train | 1 | 24,147 mi |
| Service brakes | 1 | 75,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components | 1 | 27,450 mi |
| Tires | 1 | 24,147 mi |
| Vehicle speed control: cruise control | 1 | 27,300 mi |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 60,000 mi |
| Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system | 1 | 66,597 mi |
| Visibility: power window devices and controls | 1 | 90,000 mi |
The 2004 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.