1996 Pontiac Sunfire air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 33 complaints for the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 16 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 15 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 16 crashes, 1 fire, 15 injuries.
What owners wrote
My wreck happened in 2006. The air bag deployed and crushed my face I had to have titanium plates put in my face crashed my legs broke many bones.
Driving down the driveway onto road, approximately 5 miles an hour, suddenly both air bags deployed at the same time. Called GM and took car to GM dealer for inspection. GM called to report that it was a GM failure and requested to (private party) purchase the car back from us at a current vehicle value of around $900.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
- Engine 45 complaints
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Lighting 22 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints