Model year
2004 Pontiac Sunfire
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 32 complaints for the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL (6), ENGINE (3). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 25–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 96 complaints
- 2001 66 complaints
- 2002 82 complaints
- 2003 72 complaints
- 2004 32 complaints
- 2005 68 complaints
Recalls
04V300000 · Jun 23, 2004
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR SAFETY BELT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT NUT AND BOLT.
Complaints
32 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunfire · 2.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Sunfire · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Pontiac Sunfire at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.