1999 Pontiac Sunfire Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 14%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire, 14% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles.
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.
“I was purchasing this used car from a dealer. They replaced the ignition assembly 3 times. The car would mysteriously shut off, the ignition assembly would not allow the key to be removed and multiple times this happened. I lost allot of money I put on the car as it became obvious they could not fix it and I had to let them take it back with no refund to me.........they said at the dealer that I was lucky that I didn't have a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10631179, filed 2014-09, 160,000 miles“Rear brakes keep coming out of adjustment. When I stop or hit the breaks just right they don't catch and I tend to keep going forward then stop. Almost got in a couple of accidents, but I got luckly. Tried changing the hardware, still have the same problem. Brakes squeal and grind. It's not safe. Tired of figuring out what do about them. It's been on going for almost 3 years.”
NHTSA complaint #10025348, filed 2003-07, 30,000 miles“My brakes have failed on me on several occasions, my vehicle will not stop when the brakes are applied. They, barnett auto group have replace the brakes system twice and I am now having a serious problem with the anti-lock brake kicking in almost every time I come to a slow stop. I can hear the anti-lock valve behind the dash poping off at the time my vehicle doesn't brake it keeps on gliding like if it was hydroplaning.”
NHTSA complaint #733670, filed 2000-10“I had the brakes serviced at 4 different Pontiac dealers in two different states for the same thing.. My brakes did not work I kept telling them they say nothing is wrong with them you are crazy they told me so after 6 months of this it got old...I went to midas a free inspection by the time I left I had spent 150 dollars for new brakes because my rear brakes were never adjusted it left the lit and the plant without ever being ajusted or aligned so for months I was riding around with no brakes scary thought huh? …”
NHTSA complaint #708416, filed 1999-07“Rotors in the front frequently have to be changed due to front hubs being too small. Original lugs were damaged because rotors didn't fit right. Vehicle was pulling to side and making a popping noise. Dealer test drove vehicle on a bumpy road, and didn't hear the popping noise. Dealer stated noise was coming from convertible top.”
NHTSA complaint #8001184, filed 2001-12Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 | 16 | 20% |
| 2001 | 10 | 15% |
| 2000 | 17 | 18% |
| 1999 | 13 | 14% |
| 1998 | 15 | 13% |
| 1997 | 28 | 15% |
| 1996 | 29 | 14% |
| 1995 | 14 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
21 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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