1997 Pontiac Sunfire Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, 3% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 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.
“While driving vehicle at moderate speed vehicle accelerated on its own. Ignition switch wouldn't shut off, and emergency brake was ineffective. Vehicle crashed into the rear of a police cruiser to stop. Consumer called 911 for help.”
NHTSA complaint #10057474, filed 2004-02, 107,000 miles“While parking vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and went over a parking barrier and into bushes where the occupant turned off the ignition. Dealer could neither identify nor replicate the problem. Owner did note however, that the cruise control switch was on when the incident occured.”
NHTSA complaint #836459, filed 1999-04“While applying the gas pedal while driving speed will not increase. Cause of problem unknown. Dealers cannot duplicate. Consumer has stated that this condition has repeated. Consumer is afraid to drive vehcle, therefore, vehicle is parked in consumer's driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #826052, filed 1998-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
42 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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