1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Electrical Systemignition Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
9 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
9
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
WHILE PUTTING THE KEY INSIDE THE IGNITION VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. DRIVER TOOK KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
#8016647
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CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON IGNITION CIRCUIT. DEALER REPLACED RELAY HARNESS AND IGNITION SWITCH. ON AUGUST 18TH IGNTION LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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WHEN TURNING ON IGNITION THERE'S A CLICKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED BATTERY. TWO MONTHS LATER, CLICKING STARTED AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#8010557
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VEHICLE WILL NOT START SOMETIMES, AND SOMETIMES IT DOES. TOOK DEALER, DEALER STATED HAD TO TURN SWITCH OFF AND ON UNTIL IT CATCHED. WHEN HEARING A CLICK VEHICLE STARTED. CURRENTLY, AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND VEHICLE LOSES POWER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
CONSUMER TRIED TO START VEHICLE,BUT IT WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER TRIED AGAIN, AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM IGNITION AREA, ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. 10-15 MINUTES LATER, VEHICLE STARTED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION, CONSUMER SHUT OFF ENGINE AGAIN. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME, RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED AFTER THIS INCIDENT. *AK
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ON SIX OCCASIONS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE A SHORTED COIL SHELL.AT 6225 MILES AT CLASSIC PONTIAC BECAUSE OF ENGINE LIGHT WARNING AT 23033 ATCLASSIC I WAS TOWED TO SHOP TO REPLACE A SHORTED COIL SHELL.AT 23051 I WAS TOWED TO PARK PONTIAC NOW KNOWN AS ROSLYN AUTO GROUP WHERE I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE., TO GET TO THE THE LATEST AND MOST TROUBLING INCIDENT I WAS OPERATING MY CAR IN N.Y. CITY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF THE WALDOF ASTORIA HOTEL ON PARK AVE ACCOMPANIED BY DAUGHTER WHO I WAS TAKING TO MT. SINANI HOSP. FOR TREATMENT.THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING IT FLASHED ABOUT TWENTY TIMES I THEN HEARD A LOUD POP SOUND AND LOST POWER TO A 10 MILE AN HOUR SPEED.THIS WAS A SERVERE SAFTEY PROBLEM FOR MYSELF MY DAUGHTERS ,OTHER MOTORIST AND THEGENERAL PUBLIC AT LARGE OTHER CARS AND TRUCKS HAD TO...
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THE FIRST FAILURE - 8 MONTH AFTER THE PURCHASE. 2ND AND 3RD - WITHIN 6 MONTHS APART. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
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WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE AND THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
Other 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
21 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
19 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
15 complaints
Air Bags
14 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
8 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
7 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
5 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
4 complaints
Interior Lighting
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint