1997 Pontiac Sunfire exterior lighting problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have been having problems with my headlights not long after I bought the car. Only the daytime running lights work on the car. Now recently, the daytime running lights are not working. So then I have no lights. I know there is a problem with the switch on the steering column. I turn the switch a…”
filed Jan 23, 2005
“While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed that the right headlight was inoperative. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the headlight needed to be replaced and replaced it. However, the problem recurred. *ak”
filed Dec 8, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Sunfire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Sunfire | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 Sunfire | 25 | 35% |
| 2002 Sunfire | 6 | 7% |
| 2001 Sunfire | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 Sunfire | 10 | 10% |
| 1999 Sunfire | 6 | 6% |
| 1998 Sunfire | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 Sunfire | 15 | 7% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.