No deployment of passenger's air bag during a collision. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1985 Pontiac Sunfire Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the lights (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Sunfire year, for its age
#95 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Pontiac Sunfire problems
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No recalls for the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Brake stop lamp light, when brake are applied, causing refelection and vision problems. *Ak
Pontiac Sunfire: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | A |
1985 Pontiac Sunfire vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Pontiac Sunfire | 2 | 0 | A | |
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More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire
Does the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire?
How many complaints has the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 28, 1996 and the latest on December 29, 1997. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Pontiac Sunfire a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Pontiac Sunfire year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Pontiac Sunfire years have the most complaints?
1996 (201), 1997 (201), 1998 (127). See every Pontiac Sunfire year compared.
What should I do if my 1985 Pontiac Sunfire has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data