2001 Pontiac Sunfire electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 21 complaints for the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Prior to incident being reported, a burning rubber odor could be detected while standing beside vehicle after normal operation. Then, on 04-jan-2002, vehicle was parked for approximately 20 minutes when a neighbor informed owner there was a fire underneath the car. Owner started vehicle and moved vehicle away from the fire, leaves were burning. Consumer noticed that a long cable attached to front-axle was dangling from undercarriage, and was charred in middle from the fire.
Electrical system failure. Under dash wire harness needs replacement. Speedometer, tach and all other gauges failed. All safety and diagnostic lights come on ... Reputable electronics repair shop diagnosed problem and cost to repair in excess $2,000. Car not drivable, not able to sell, not able to be register in ny state.