1996 Pontiac Sunfire engine and engine cooling problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 pontiac sunfire. Within a week of purchasing the vehicle, it began overheating. In addition, the headlights would remain illuminated when the vehicle was turned off, wiper fluid was leaking, and the muffler made a loud noise. The contact has not been able to reach the…”
filed Sep 4, 2008
“The vehicle was parked and the consumer noticed oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer for analysis and the mechanic noticed that the head gasket needed to be replaced due to deterioration. *ak the vehicle had also been losing coolant for the…”
filed Dec 3, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sunfire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 Sunfire | 4 | 13% |
| 2003 Sunfire | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 Sunfire | 11 | 13% |
| 2001 Sunfire | 12 | 18% |
| 2000 Sunfire | 25 | 26% |
| 1999 Sunfire | 17 | 18% |
| 1998 Sunfire | 32 | 27% |
| 1997 Sunfire | 31 | 16% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 38 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.