1999 Pontiac Sunfire engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 15 complaints for the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 12% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
1999 pontiac sunfire burst into flames immediately following loud clunk in engine while driving on expressway. Vehicle is totaled. Spark plug fell to ground as fire started. *nlm
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac sunfire. The vehicle was purchased on february 19, 2007 with one of the front tires shredded. The tire was replaced. The contact stated that the odometer on the vehicle has never worked. A mechanic stated that the rear axle and the brakes needed to be replaced. The tires have been replaced. The check engine light and the air bag light continue to illuminate. The current and failure mileages were 116,598.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
- Electrical system 25 complaints