1995 Pontiac Sunfire Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, 3% of the 119 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving on a road on the way to work, went to put high beam on and hit a bump, and all lights went off. When consumer turned off the high beams, regular headlights comes back on. Contacted the dealer. Dealer put on a new switch three times.”
NHTSA complaint #856844, filed 2000-02“The horn stopped working soon after purchasing the vehicle. Tt consumer states s he took vehicle to dealer on several occasions and they stated they put in a new horn but problem started again, consumer stated she took vehicle again ,and so far horn is working now, also headlight was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #973325, filed 1995-10“While driving the vehicle turn signals suddenly went out .the vehicle has been checked for varius things. But, the problem cannot be remedied.dealer has been contacted. Please provide any futher information.”
NHTSA complaint #851251, filed 1999-10Related recalls
- 96V250000Dec 17, 1996The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with fmvss no. 108…Covers: Pontiac Sunfire 1995–1996, Chevrolet Cavalier 1995–1996, Pontiac Grand AM 1996 +1 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 25 | 35% |
| 2002 | 6 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 10% |
| 1999 | 6 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 11 | 6% |
| 1996 | 15 | 7% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
38 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
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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