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1997 Pontiac Sunfire

Owners have filed 257 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 17% of complaints. Next are electrical system (14%) and brakes (13%).

At a glance

Complaints
257 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Steering 17% of complaints
Recalls
6
Fuel economy
23 to 26 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 257 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 17% of complaints. Next are electrical system (14%) and brakes (13%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire

Recalls

The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire is affected by 6 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 6 recall campaigns for the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 6 versions of the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 33 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Sunfire