Pontiac Sunfire

19952005 · 46 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
24
Best
27

The Pontiac Sunfire has been tested by the EPA across 46 different configurations spanning model years 1995 through 2005. Over this period, the Sunfire has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 27 MPG, with an overall average of 24 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
2005
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
2005
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233226MPG
2004
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
2004
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233327MPG
2003
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400213025MPG
2003
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2002
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
2002
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
2002
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2002
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
2002
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2002
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
2001
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
2001
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2001
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600203023MPG
2001
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2001
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
2000
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
2000
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
2000
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213124MPG
2000
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600192823MPG
2000
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500203024MPG
1999
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
1999
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1999
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1999
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600192823MPG
1999
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500203024MPG
1998
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
1998
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1998
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1998
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600193023MPG
1998
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500203024MPG
1997
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1997
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
1997
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223326MPG
1997
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500203124MPG
1997
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1997
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600203023MPG
1996
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1996
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
1996
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223326MPG
1996
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1996
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600203023MPG
1995
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213325MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192922MPG

Historical Efficiency

2005
26
2004
27
2003
25
2002
25
2001
24
2000
24
1999
25
1998
25
1997
26
1996
26
1995
25

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sunfire) 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 Sunfire. 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
357
Total Deaths
329

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
20.2%
Fire Occurrence
0.8%
Speeding Involved
19.0%
DUI Involved
18.5%
Primary Impact Zone

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

68%
Front
23%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2022
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2021
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2020
Fatal Crashes22
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2019
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.96
2018
Fatal Crashes33
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2017
Fatal Crashes49
Fatalities
42
Deaths/Crash
0.86
2016
Fatal Crashes70
Fatalities
66
Deaths/Crash
0.94
2015
Fatal Crashes59
Fatalities
63
Deaths/Crash
1.07
2014
Fatal Crashes62
Fatalities
59
Deaths/Crash
0.95

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2004
1
2003
1
1999
1
1998
3
1997
2
1996
6
1995
7
Critical
Moderate
Advisory