1992 Pontiac Sunbird Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 27%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird, 27% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“When the car is stopped the brakes release allowing the car to lurch forward without any warning. This failure has occcured numerous of times but the dealership says nothing is wrong since the computer does not record any failure codes. This failure has occured with the original brakes system as well as the new brake drums and calipers.”
NHTSA complaint #752297, filed 2001-09“The brake line to the calipers & struts had been severed. Was losing brake fluid. When brakes were applied, the pedal went to the floor. Had no brakes. Will be taking to dealer for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #845800, filed 1999-08Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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.
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