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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1999 Pontiac Sunfire Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 93 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire, 1% of the 93 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.

“Consumer had used child safety lock, but could not be taken off, and door stayed locked. Consumer was unable to open door from inside. Consumer was concerned for children inside.”

NHTSA complaint #877950, filed 2001-01

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200523%
200323%
200211%
200112%
199911%
199811%
199711%
199642%
199522%

Other parts of the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire

Electrical system
21 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 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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