1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Electrical System Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Issues in the 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

6 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#10678592 | January 23, 2015 Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE VENTS AND A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WERE ABLE TO SAFELY EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

#10149526 | February 6, 2006 Fire

1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE FAILED TO START. TURNED IGNITION OFF REMOVED KEY, CAR STEERING COLUMN BURST INTO FLAMES WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. *JB

#10055237 | January 16, 2004 Fire

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

#10005569 | February 9, 2003

I BOUGHT MY CAR IN OCT 1999 SINCE I HAVE HAD 3 RECALLS.NONE OF THOSE ARE THE OTHER PROBLEMS I HAVE EXPERIENCED OR REPAIRED ALREADY. IN 2000 I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL BEEARING IN THE PASSENGER SIDE THAT WAS IN BAD CONDITION,IN 2001 I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR STRUT MOUNTS BECASUE THE WERE DRIED AND CRACKED, I MONTH AGO MY WIPERS BROKE A PIN AND CLIP BROKE AND THEY STOP IN THE UP POSITION. NOW MY WINDOW ON MY DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. MY DAUGHTER IN LAWS RACK AND PINION JUST WENT OUT IN HER 96 SUNFIRE AND SHE DIDNT RECIEIVE A RECALL BUT I DID. I LOVED THIS CAR WENE I GOT IT BUT I WILL NEVER RECOMEND IT TO ANYONE OR PURCHASE ANOTHER ONE

#8020533 | October 9, 2002

CONSUMER NOTICED PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, RADIO, ODOMETER, AND PANEL DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

#565470 | July 31, 2002

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON TWICE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE, ALSO THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STARTED AND THE DEALER NOTIFIED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON IGNITION SWITCH. THE DEALER HAD NOT FIXED FOR LACK OF PARTS. *YH

Other 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Problem Areas

Steeringrack And Pinion 19 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 14 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 12 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 10 complaints Air Bags 9 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 9 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 8 complaints Steering 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint

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