1996 Pontiac Sunfire steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“February 25, 2009 - noticed when using the tilt steering lever, the steering column did not lock at certain levels (lower position). Within a week of noticing this problem, I notice the steering column seemed loose and when it was difficult at times when turning left. In one incident, nearly lost…”
filed Mar 22, 2009
“Tl*- the contact owns a 1996 pontiac sunfire. The vehicle made a knocking noise when the steering was turned all the way to the left. There was recall 02v286000 for the rack and pinion steering, but it did not include this vehicle due to the vin. The contact felt that it should be extended since…”
filed Apr 10, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND…Campaign 02V286000 · Nov 4, 2002
Steering problems in other Sunfire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 4 | 6% |
| 2004 Sunfire | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 Sunfire | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 Sunfire | 11 | 13% |
| 2001 Sunfire | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 Sunfire | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 Sunfire | 6 | 6% |
| 1998 Sunfire | 14 | 12% |
| 1997 Sunfire | 42 | 22% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 3 | 3% |
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.