1984 Pontiac Sunbird Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird. The part named most often is steering, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by seat belts (1) and seats (1). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering2 40%
- Seat belts1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “1984 Pontiac Sunbird vehicle crash 4/14/1986 seat came out of the floor, seat back collapsed breaking my back and pelvis in 7 places seat belt retainer came out of the side of the passenger side of the vehicle general motors knew about these defects and failed to notify anyone car was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10346997, filed 2010-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 87V079000May 7, 1987SeatsCovers: Pontiac Sunbird 1983–1984, Chevrolet Cavalier 1983–1984, Buick Skyhawk 1983–1984 +2 more
The metal floor pan anchor bar could fatigue and break around the left front outer seat adjuster stud of the drivers seat, allowing the stud to separate from the floor pan anchor bar.
- 84V011000Feb 6, 1984Seats › Front assembly › ReclinerCovers: Pontiac Sunbird 1984, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984, Chevrolet Camaro 1984 +22 more
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Recall details for the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird.
Other model years of the Pontiac Sunbird
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 42 | 109,000 | 1 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 37 | 129,000 | 2 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 30 | 159,000 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 27 | 81,914 | 2 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 11 | — | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 7 | 167,000 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Pontiac Sunbird model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by seat belts with 1.
Has the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.