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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1990 Pontiac Sunbird Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
9%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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year.

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

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1994410%
199313%
199227%
199114%
199019%
1989114%
1984120%

Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird

Engine cooling
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
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