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2005 Pontiac Sunfire — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
68
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
57
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)

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2005 Pontiac Sunfire Safety Recalls (1)

08E06300017/10/2008
STEERING

DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE.

Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2005 Pontiac Sunfire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
48
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1

Based on 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

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