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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.
Owner complaints (68)
Owners filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 82).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Pontiac Sunfire version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunfire 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Sunfire 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.