NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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2002 Pontiac Sunfire exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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2002 Pontiac Sunfire Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 162005

Sunfire 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Pontiac Sunfire 2002, stalled, replaced fuel pump strainer. The oxygen sensor was also replaced.

- Tuba City, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jul 212004

Sunfire 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I purchased a brand new Pontiac Sunfire back in 2002. I started having several problems shortly after. My main concern was a foul odor in the vehicle.the odor was so strong it made me sick. I had to ride with the windows down.which this wasn't noticed until the summer months when the tempatures heat up. It was taken to the dealer to be checked out. On the second attempt they dicovered a leak underneath the car. I was told there was a crack at the seem and they would repair the crack and then replace carpet. However once again the odor is back and the car is back in the shop. This time they claim they found standing water underneath but cannot find a leak. I have been told they will fix it and replace carpet once again. I have been very patient up until now. Instead of having a new car smell, I drive around with a mildew smell. Correct me if I'm wrong but mildew can be harmful. Needless to say, it is a odor that will not go away.when I exit the car I notice that the smell still lingures with me. Although the carpet has been replaced the smell is still very noticable. I have had several other problems with this vechicle such as anti-lock brakes (twice), brake ligths, problems with radio and speakers, cutting out while driving on the interstate (sputtering),tempature gage reading high. I was even told that the rotors are bad which easily could be wear and tear but I feel they could have been bad from the get go.to me this is all minor, my main concern is the leak and mildew.my car which has been to the shop more than the gas station should be classified as a lemon. Especially with only 26,000 miles on it. I strongly believe that I should be given a refund or a new car. When you purchase a new car you should be satisfied. In this case, my story leaves a sour taste in my mouth and nasusa feeling in my gut. Please help... kimberly stevenson.

- Greenfield, IN, USA

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