1996 Pontiac Sunfire transmission problems
The 1996 Pontiac Sunfire has 23 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
23
Transmission complaints
7%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“RIGHT AXLE BROKE OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION JERKING THE CAR HARSHLY TO THE RIGHT AND INTO A CURB,FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS PUSHED BACK TO WHERE THE FRONT RIGHT CLIP AND THE DOOR JAM MEET. *AK”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire transmission — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.