Component Record

Pontiac Sunfire 1995 Power Train Problems

9 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V003000Reported January 2, 1996 - 28,068 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 28,068 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine38 Electrical System30 Brakes14 Air Bags13 Visibility8 Suspension5

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.