Complaints
169
Crashes
15
Fires
6
Injuries
14
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Pontiac Sunfire Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:109,667 mi
Fires:1
#210 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:72,000 mi
#310 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:35,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 1 | 109,667 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 10 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 | 1 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 54,950 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 5 | — | 60,500 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 6 | — | — | 52,780 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | 2 | 108,389 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 49,302 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
109,667
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,950
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,500
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,780
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
108,389
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,302
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Pontiac Sunfire — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Pontiac Sunfire has 169 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 109,667 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (10 complaints, avg 72,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (10 complaints, avg 35,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,126 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire include 15 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Pontiac Sunfire reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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