Electrical systemPart report

1987 Pontiac Sunbird Electrical system Problems

Complaints: 3about this part
Share: 50%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage: —not reported
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Pontiac Sunbird, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Electrical system: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
1994	1	2%
1993	6	16%
1992	5	17%
1991	3	11%
1990	2	18%
1989	2	29%
1987	3	50%

Other parts of the 1987 Pontiac Sunbird

Engine cooling
2 complaints Equipment
2 complaints Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Pontiac Sunbird

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology