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BrakesPart report

1990 Pontiac Sunbird Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
18%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year.

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

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Consumer stated when the brakes were applied at 55mph, the brake pedal would go down to the floor which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.”

NHTSA complaint #10003632, filed 2003-01

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
19941433%
1993822%
1992827%
1991311%
1990218%
1989114%
1986117%

Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird

Engine cooling
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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