1977 Pontiac SunbirdProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1977 Pontiac Sunbird. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls2Free fix at dealers Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 30, 1979. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1977 Pontiac Sunbird has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1977 Pontiac Sunbird recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 79V-081 · Mar 30, 1979 · 172,000 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 77V-024 · Feb 16, 1977 · 314 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.

Best & worst years

1977 vs. every other Sunbird year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sunbird median. How we score

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