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SuspensionPart report

1998 Pontiac Sunfire Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 120 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire, 2% of the 120 complaints for this model year.

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.

“The vehicle's suspension makes a dull clunking sound when driven on gravel road surfaces. When brought to the attention of the dealer, other new sunbirds were tested and same problem was found.”

NHTSA complaint #538928, filed 1998-07

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200523%
200311%
200222%
200135%
200033%
199955%
199822%
1997126%
1996105%
199554%

Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire

Engine cooling
32 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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