3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,721 miles

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problem #7

Jul 082008

Sunfire 4-cyl

  • 136,050 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. Within a week of purchasing the vehicle, it began overheating. In addition, the headlights would remain illuminated when the vehicle was turned off, wiper fluid was leaking, and the muffler made a loud noise. The contact has not been able to reach the dealer since the vehicle was purchased. The failure mileage was 136,050. Updated 10/03/08 updated 10/06/08.

- Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

problem #6

Oct 122002

Sunfire

  • 156,000 miles
The ignition switch had a short circuit which caused the vehicle not to start. After the ignition was repaired it still didn't work properly. The head light (high and low beams) failed. The horn failed. The wiper failed.

- Amite, LA, USA

problem #5

Mar 131999

Sunfire

  • miles
During recent snow storm wipers stop in the upright postion. Then continue to stay in the upright position when the off switch is clicked. They do work but won't lay down they stay up. Also have seen on the road other Sunfires with same problem. Wipers up. To get them to lay down must turn them on then pull fuse.

- Burton, MI, USA

problem #4

Mar 251998

Sunfire

  • miles
Windshield wipers won't go down, blocking driver's vision.

- Pierce Cit, MO, USA

problem #3

Feb 051998

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Wiper blades failed.

- Batavia, IL, USA

problem #2

Mar 041998

Sunfire

  • miles
Windshield wipers stay in the middle of the windshield when the wipers are turned off.

- Brownsville, TX, USA

problem #1

Aug 011996

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Electrical short, causing the windshield wiper to turn on and off when driving.

- To, OH, USA