1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Engine Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Engine Issues in the 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
1 engine complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
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.
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 System
6 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 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