2000 Pontiac Sunbird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sunbird years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Pontiac Sunbird. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Sunbird model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 33% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 24,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Pontiac Sunbird recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving her 2000 pontiac sunfire at 55 mph the vehicle shut off. The warning indicator lights were flashing and she had to steer the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact attempted three times to restart the vehicle and was unsuccessful. The vehicle was…
Dt: the contact states roof of vehicle became unglued. The roof was s made of a plastic composite that over the years made the glue sweep through the roof. The manufacturer was contacted, and they offered no free remedy or additional assistance. *ak
Due to a manufacturer design brake line failed, leaking all the fluid , and resulting in an accident due to a loss of brakes. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
Other Pontiac Sunbird years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Sunbird | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Sunbird | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Sunbird | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 Sunbird | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 Sunbird | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Sunbird?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Pontiac Sunbird?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.