2004 Pontiac Sunfire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sunfire years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. That ranks 11th out of 11 Sunfire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 50%), typically at around 55,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 32owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Pontiac Sunfire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 50% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 13% | 22,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 9% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 9% | 180 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 9% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 97,279 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 441 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Pontiac Sunfire recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the passenger-side rear safety belt may have been installed with an incorrect nut and bolt.
Risk: In a severe crash, the upper seat belt anchorage may separate. The effectiveness of the seat belt could then be reduced and the occupant could receive greater injuries.
Fix: Dealers are to inspect the safety belt anchorage and install a new nut and bolt, if necessary. The recall began on august 23, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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 my 2004 pontiac sunfire, i had to hold the steering wheel to the left in order for it to go straight. I thought i might need a front end alignment and dropped the car off at my neighborhood firestone dealer that normally works on my cars. After checking the car, they called me and…
The inner ignition lock needs to be changed about every 60,000 miles. You can't turn the key over at all so obviously you can't start your car. This should be a recall, alot of other people have the same problem.
My daughter left home and the vehicle frame, of the 2004 pontiac sunfire,broke in two parts while she was driving the vehicle. The tow truck driver said it broke due to it rusted into two parts. She was not injured but the car of course was inoperable. There was no wreck or accident for the frame…
Bought car used in 2013. Everything seemed to be okay until 9/12/14 when the theft system service light came on and i noticed the speedometer, rpms, and gas indicators were not reading - car began stalling like it was going to shut down. I was traveling about 50 to 55 mph on a busy street. After…
Vehicle does not always start right away. The vehicle has shut off multiple times while driving in town and on the highway. *tr
Other Pontiac Sunfire years
← 2003 Sunfire · 2005 Sunfire →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 68 | 0 |
| 2004 | 32 | 1 |
| 2003 Sunfire | 72 | 1 |
| 2002 Sunfire | 82 | 0 |
| 2001 Sunfire | 66 | 1 |
| 2000 Sunfire | 96 | 1 |
| 1999 Sunfire | 93 | 2 |
| 1998 Sunfire | 120 | 3 |
| 1997 Sunfire | 190 | 6 |
| 1996 Sunfire | 201 | 7 |
| 1995 Sunfire | 119 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sunfire model years, the 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.