NHTSA — Power Train: Manual Transmission Problems

3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,500 miles

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1996 Pontiac Sunfire transmission problems

transmission problem

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1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner Comments

problem #2

May 012011

Sunfire

  • 75,000 miles

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

Numerous failures with my car I am only listing the ones which have happened more than once 1..transmission failure, transmission failed 3 times first time while traveling 35mph car came to a dead stop tires locked up, car would not even roll, causing near accident. 2...window motors failed twice on each each door of my 4 door car 3...headlight switch has failed 3 times causing dangerous situation at night 4...severe water leak in trunk area, water getting in through fender well or trunk underbody, caused so much to puddle up a mushroom started growing from back seat, ... water puddled underneath carpet in spare tire area so it was not visible to naked eye, but was sloshing back and forth with every stop and go of vehicle still to this day have not been able to pinpoint exact location water is getting in although it for sure is from underbody 5... other defects include radio display lights fail on 2 radios, seatbelts and steering wheel become too hot in summer brake pads wear unevenly, ,,, fuel pumps go out often.

- Everett, WA, USA

problem #1

Oct 022002

Sunfire

  • miles
Consumer states that after recall was done, the engine light and other warning lights came on and vehicle would not accelerate.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

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