Pontiac Sunbird

19851994 · 47 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
23
Best
28

The Pontiac Sunbird has been tested by the EPA across 47 different configurations spanning model years 1985 through 1994. Over this period, the Sunbird has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 28 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1994
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1994
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
1994
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182620MPG
1994
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1993
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1993
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
1993
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1993
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1992
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
1992
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
1992
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1991
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1991
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233326MPG
1991
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1991
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233326MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150182822MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdPremium
$3,450182520MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233327MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150182822MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdPremium
$3,450182520MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150182822MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,400232925MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233427MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150182922MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233326MPG
1986
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1986
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1986
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdPremium
$3,300192621MPG
1986
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233427MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
1985
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdPremium
$3,650172319MPG
1985
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
1985
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdPremium
$3,450182320MPG
1985
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1985
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdPremium
$3,300192421MPG
1985
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233226MPG
1985
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243628MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,300233226MPG

Historical Efficiency

1994
26
1993
26
1992
26
1991
26
1990
26
1989
27
1988
27
1987
26
1986
27
1985
28

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sunbird) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Pontiac Sunbird. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Pontiac Pontiac Sunbird (1985-1994)/J-2000/Sunfire (1995 on) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
12
Total Deaths
10

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
16.7%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
0.0%
DUI Involved
8.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

86%
Front
14%
Side
0%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2022
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2020
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2019
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2018
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.50
2014
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.50

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1994
1
1993
1
1992
3
1991
2
1989
2
1988
2
1987
1
1986
1
1985
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory