1997 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
The 1997 PONTIAC SUNBIRD has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint), Steeringcolumn (1 complaint), and Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 PONTIAC SUNBIRD. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 PONTIAC SUNBIRD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringcolumn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND THE DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL WITH STEERING WHEEL. FIRST BROKE LAST YEAR, AND THE OWNER HAD IT REPAIRED ON MARCH 10, 2004. A MONTH OR TWO MONTHS LATER THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN BROKE AGAIN. CURRENTLY, IT BROKE F A THIRD TIME. THE FIRST TIME THE OWNER HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE REPAIRS DONE. THE SECOND TIME WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE THIRD TIME THE OWNER WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT AGAIN. THE COST WAS AROUND $200.00. NO ONE HAS ANY IDEA ON WHY THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE. THE DEALER DID THE REPAIRS. THE OWNER HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THIS PROBLEM FOR THE PAST YEAR. THE OWNER WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE REPAIRS LAST THIS TIME BEFORE SHE PAID FOR THEM. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE BEFORE THIS. THE CAR IS ACTUALLY A 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. *AK
THE VEHICLE WHEEL BEARING WERE ON RECALL BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL. *NLM
NO DEFECT. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD HIS SEAT BELT ON, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND HIS HEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD WITH FORCE, BUT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN ABOUT THE AREA WHERE HE HIT HIS HEAD IN THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH WAS THE ONLY AREA WHERE THE GLASS HAD COME OUT. SCC
SECOND TIMES THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 30 TO 40MPH AND THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR THERE IS ALSO A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 PONTIAC SUNBIRD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC SUNBIRD
- 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 42 complaints
- 1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 50 complaints
- 1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 51 complaints
- 1995 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 1 complaint
- 1996 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 5 complaints
- 1997 PONTIAC SUNBIRD (current)
- 1998 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 2 complaints
- 1999 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 3 complaints
- 2000 PONTIAC SUNBIRD — 3 complaints
Other PONTIAC Models
- PONTIAC G6 — 8,406 total complaints
- PONTIAC GRAND AM — 8,105 total complaints
- PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — 7,302 total complaints
- PONTIAC BONNEVILLE — 2,576 total complaints
- PONTIAC VIBE — 2,132 total complaints
- PONTIAC SUNFIRE — 1,641 total complaints
- PONTIAC MONTANA — 1,451 total complaints
- PONTIAC TRANS SPORT — 1,262 total complaints