1990 Pontiac Sunbird Electrical system 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 electrical system of the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird, 18% of the 11 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ea94-013 active, under the hood fire, electrical short, vehicle had been driven and parked saw smoke coming from under the hood, will provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #969017, filed 1995-07Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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