1994 Pontiac Sunbird Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Pontiac Sunbird, 10% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 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.
“2.0l engine with automatic transmission--tramission (after 2+ hours of driving at hwy speeds) fails to disengage from electronic torque converter/over-drive during slowing to a stop and stalls engine. I have complained to gmc dealer--even spent 400 dollars for tune-up since dealer could not duplicate stall. A check with local 'shade-tree' mechanic yeilded the following--- common place for the electronic torque converter (on 2.0 l mituishbishi automatic used in chevy; buick; and ponitac) not to disengage. Recommends a overhaul of the transmission torque converter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037301, filed 2003-09, 94,000 miles“During left hand turns and roads with hard left curves drivers right knee can depress shifter detent and put car in neutral, causing abrupt loss of speed/control.”
NHTSA complaint #745126, filed 2001-05Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Pontiac Sunbird
14 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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