NHTSA Complaint #10483129 — 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10483129 |
| Vehicle | 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 101,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,000. UPDATED 12/21/12 *CN UPDATED 1/14/2013 *JS
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