NHTSA — Engine Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
170,000 miles

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1997 Pontiac Sunfire engine problems

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1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 192015

Sunfire

  • 170,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, smoke started to emit from the vents and a fire erupted under the dashboard. The contact and the front passenger were able to safely exit the vehicle without any injuries. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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