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Pontiac Sunfire repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 20 repairs.
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Pontiac Sunfire repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Pontiac Sunfire 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Sunfire in Ontario, Canada
- Oct 2011
Sep 2011

62620 mi

C $180
Front suspension linkage 
Oct 2011

62930 mi

C $875
 Struts, linkage and alignment 

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2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Pontiac Sunfire in Colorado, United States
- Jun 2012
Jun 2012

135000 mi

US $370
New fuel pump. 

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2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Sunfire in Arkansas, United States
- May 2012
May 2012

65000 mi

US $500
Haven't actually fixed it yet, so my repair date is false. The instrument panel is not working correctly. The only gauge that works 24/7 is the speedometer. The gas gauge, tachometer, and temperature gauge take turns working. Never all work. 

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2004 Pontiac Sunfire

Engine not specified

Pontiac Sunfire in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2015 - Nov 2015
Nov 2015

105400 mi
K frame cracked. Not worth fixing. Also had been having problems with the power steering. 

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2003 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Sunfire in California, United States
Oct 2014 - Feb 2017
Apr 2015

121500 mi

US $1150
Replace defective water pump, thermostat, hose and gaskets (located inside the engine block on this model) 

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2002 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Pontiac Sunfire in Illinois, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2012
May 2012

91000 mi

US $47
replaced muffler 

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2001 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic

Pontiac Sunfire in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2011 - Jan 2013
Nov 2011

106000 mi

US $500
Concern # 1: SES light Illuminated w/DTC P0442 Emission vapor leak. Cause: Fuel tank filler tube rusted at entrance to rubber hose to fuel tank. Correction: Replace filler tube. Concern # 2 parking brake would not hold. Correction: Replace P/B Cables. 
Pontiac Sunfire in Illinois, United States
Jun 2000 - Apr 2019
Sep 2000

5 mi
N3360 - SUNROOF WINDOW MOTOR REPLACEMENT  
Sep 2010

143000 mi

US $25
Belt Tensioner 
May 2015

198000 mi

US $100
Alternator Replaced 
Dec 2015

205000 mi

US $30
Muffler Replacement 
Sep 2017

219000 mi

US $450
Power steering cooler replaced due to rusted line. 

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2000 Pontiac Sunfire 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic

Pontiac Sunfire in New York, United States
Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

133000 mi

US $356
Fuel pump stuck 

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1998 Pontiac Sunfire

Engine not specified

Pontiac in Michigan, United States
Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

93000 mi

US $160
Alternator went out. Changed the Alternator with one from AutoZone with lifetime warrenty for $160. Alternator was easy to change, but tight for big forearms. 

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1998 Pontiac Sunfire 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Pontiac in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
Aug 2008

70000 mi

US $300
Water pump replaced. Coolant found in oil, not repaired 

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