1990 Pontiac SunbirdProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1990 Pontiac Sunbird recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1990 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1990 Pontiac Sunbird safety ratings
1990 Pontiac Sunbird 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird, and the recalls they led to.
- STICKING THROTTLENo recall
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESNo recall
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