1995 Pontiac Sunfire Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, and owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (electrical system)
On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began march 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…
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Hazard flashing warning lights (exterior lighting)
The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Remedy: Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. If necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.
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Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
The instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel can sag and cover the light emitting diode portion (lighted pointed above panel) of the transaxle shift indicator display. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination."
Remedy: Dealers are to install a new instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel assembly which is not subject to this condition.
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Frame and members (structure)
Some welds were omitted from the body lock pillar, or "b" pillar. This does not comply with FMVSS no.208, "occupant crash protection."
Remedy: All vehicles in this recall campaign have been repurchased and replaced with a comparable vehicle.
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Suspension: lower arm
These vehicles have been built with welds missing from the front suspension lower control arm assemblies causing excessive loads on the existing welds.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both left-hand and right-hand front suspension lower control arm assemblies and replace all control arm assemblies found with omitted welds.
119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 11 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 96,477 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 pontiac sunfire. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH with the cruise control engaged; when she turned the cruise control off and attempted to slow down, the acceler”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2010 · Vehicle speed control
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 pontiac sunfire. The contact experienced difficulty starting her vehicle and turning the ignition switch. The following morning, she opened the door and noticed that the ste”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 27, 2008 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–21 / 29–33 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.2/2.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Pontiac Sunfire model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Sunfire model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 Pontiac Sunfire | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 Pontiac Sunfire | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 Pontiac Sunfire | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 5 | 119 |
| 1996 Pontiac Sunfire | 7 | 201 |
| 1997 Pontiac Sunfire | 6 | 190 |
| 1998 Pontiac Sunfire | 3 | 120 |
| 1999 Pontiac Sunfire | 2 | 93 |
| 2000 Pontiac Sunfire | 1 | 96 |
| 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | 1 | 66 |
| 2002 Pontiac Sunfire | 0 | 82 |
| 2003 Pontiac Sunfire | 1 | 72 |
| 2004 Pontiac Sunfire | 1 | 32 |
| 2005 Pontiac Sunfire | 0 | 68 |
Checking a specific 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
How do I know if my 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V070000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.