1996 Pontiac Sunbird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sunbird years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Pontiac Sunbird. That is the most of any Sunbird model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Pontiac Sunbird problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Pontiac Sunbird recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Pontiac Sunbird.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving at 40 mph steering went out while making a left turn and right turn. *ak
Engine head gasket blew out when vehicle was started and after being parked for awhile. *ak
All of a sudden the windshield wiper burnt out without any warning. The dealer was aware of the defect. *ak
Clutch sticking without clutch pedal being depressed, clutch burned out. *ak
Other Pontiac Sunbird years
← 1995 Sunbird · 1997 Sunbird →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Sunbird | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Sunbird | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Sunbird | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Sunbird | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 Sunbird | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Pontiac Sunbird?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Pontiac Sunbird?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Pontiac Sunbird a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sunbird model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.