1997 Pontiac Sunfire air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 27 complaints for the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, 11% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 13 crashes, 13 injuries.
What owners wrote
During impact at 5 to 10 MPH, the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed, causing driver to sustain burns to the skin, and passenger sustained a broken arm.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 pontiac sunfire. After it rained for approximately 3-4 days, the contact noticed standing water in the front and rear passenger side of the vehicle. She started the vehicle and noticed that all of the instrument panel lights were illuminated. After several days of allowing the vehicle to dry out, every instrument panel light, with the exception of the air bag light, dimmed. The dealer stated that they would not inspect the vehicle for less than $350.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
- Steering 44 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Engine 33 complaints