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2004 Pontiac Sunfire recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 17, 200808E063000 | SteeringIF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08E063000
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| Jun 23, 200404V300000 | Seat belts: rear/otherIN A SEVERE CRASH, THE UPPER SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY SEPARATE. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V300000
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Owner complaints by component32
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 50 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 13 |
| Structure | 3 | 9 |
| Engine | 3 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 9 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
| Wheels | 1 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 3 |
| Equipment | 1 | 3 |
| Air bags | 1 | 3 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Structure
“While driving my 2004 pontiac sunfire, I had to hold the steering wheel to the left in order for it to go straight.”
- Unknown or other
“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.”
- Structure
“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.”
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2004 Pontiac Sunfire recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. The most recent, 08E063000 (reported October 17, 2008), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 32 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Pontiac Sunfire?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.