1997 Pontiac Sunfire brakes problems
33 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 13% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving on ice about 40-45 MPH, brakes applied, hitting a patch of ice. Lost control of vehicle, hit a metal medium head-on. Neither air bag deployed in accident. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy problem. Vehicle was totalled. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
While driving vehicle at moderate speed vehicle accelerated on its own. Ignition switch wouldn't shut off, and emergency brake was ineffective. Vehicle crashed into the rear of a police cruiser to stop. Consumer called 911 for help.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
- Steering 44 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints