2000 Pontiac Sunfire Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire, 5% of the 96 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.
“Engine light always goes on and it is replaced constantly but still each new one comes on. My car is only 2 yrs. Old and I have replaced so many. Power windows work so slow and have repalced 2 already. Windshield washer delay hasnt worked.finally replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #761273, filed 2002-04“For my car being a 2000, I have had more than enough problems with this car. For starters, I had a defect in the side window on the drivers back side, I had the line the antifreeze runs through replaced due to a hole being burnt through if from the battery, I had the molding in my passengers side door fixed twice, then I had a problem with my lights inside and outside not coming on, so the switch was replaced, and that wasnt the problem so then it was back a second time, and the computer was replaced, then they had to order me a new cd player because there is a problem with that as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #739600, filed 2001-01“Exhaust system was replaced due to it getting hot melting the carpet and paint inside trunk, fumes filled interior of vehicle at this time exhaust system is running just as hot again, dealer stated factory representative instructed him not to do anything about the exhaust system, there was nothing that could be done. …”
NHTSA complaint #8003978, filed 2002-02“While driving heat indicates overheating. Would be leaking. Gives off an odor. Been to dealer & mechanic found nothing. Drove again & vehicle started smoking. Light came on for overheating. Put coolant in vehicle and called roadside assistance which was no help. Problem has happened at least 5 times. After visiting dealership 2nd time nothing was being resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #879391, filed 2001-01“While driving consumer was opening sun roof because it was locked up, and a piece fall off, and hit consumer on the face. Dealer tried to repair it, placing it on track.”
NHTSA complaint #864437, filed 2000-06Related service bulletins
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- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 12% |
| 2001 | 4 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 6% |
| 1996 | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire
25 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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