1995 Pontiac Sunfire Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,867miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, 4% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,867 miles. 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 making a left turn at a stop sign and without warning left front lower ball joint snapped in two. When this occurred, left wheel almost came completely off.”
NHTSA complaint #10042887, filed 2003-10, 51,867 miles“Problem: knocking noise heard from front suspension when going over bumps. I have had the car inspected by three different auto repair shops, including the dealer where the car was purchased. The dealer said he would start with the front strut and mount (no garantee that the problem will be corrected). I have received a total of three different diagnosis over the last two weeks. These include, the lower tie rod, the rack and pinnion steering system and a front strut and mount. Since I can't get consensus, I have not had the problem corrected as yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #706354, filed 1999-05“Vehicle is leaking water from head gasket. Coolant light illuminates on dash. Took to dealer. Also there was a recall campaign 00v367000. Dealer found small hole in cylinder head. Engine will not start and is overheating. Vehicle shuts off at stop. Vehicle shuts off while driving. Alternator, ignition switch, head gasket, coolant, fan belt, plugs and water pump was replaced. Found front hub bearing making roaring noise. A/c stop working. Dealer found compressor failed. There is a strong gas odor when cranking vehicle. Fuel injector was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8009184, filed 2002-05Related recalls
- 95V025000Feb 16, 1995These vehicles have been built with welds missing from the front suspension lower control arm assemblies causing excessive loads on the existing welds.Covers: Pontiac Sunfire 1995, Chevrolet Cavalier 1995
Suspension: other model years
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 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsExterior lighting
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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