1996 Pontiac Sunfire visibility problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Numerous failures with my car I am only listing the ones which have happened more than once 1..transmission failure, transmission failed 3 times first time while traveling 35mph car came to a dead stop tires locked up, car would not even roll, causing near accident. 2...window motors failed twice…”
filed Jun 11, 2011
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Sunfire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 Sunfire | 4 | 6% |
| 2002 Sunfire | 10 | 12% |
| 2001 Sunfire | 4 | 6% |
| 2000 Sunfire | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 Sunfire | 6 | 6% |
| 1998 Sunfire | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 Sunfire | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 8 | 7% |
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.