2001 Pontiac Sunfire Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 6% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 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.
“When set on intermittent or mist, the windshield wipers seem to be turning off and on during the wipe cycle, making them jump a couple of times while wiping. Concerned that they may stop working altogether while driving in bad weather conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10007923, filed 2003-02, 48,000 miles“Driver side power window became stuck and wouldn't roll down. Taken to the dealership, they fixed it but it continues to roll down slow when pressing all four window buttons at once. When pressing only this button and none other the window rolls down at a medium pace.”
NHTSA complaint #10030339, filed 2003-07“1.)the trac off light will come on while driving. When this occurs the steering locks up and the vehicle turns off. 2.) the fuel gauge gives incorrect reading. 3.) both rear power windows will not roll up.”
NHTSA complaint #10078684, filed 2004-06“While trying to roll window down on driver's side, window fell off track and went down into door. This caused door to fly open on highway. Consumer could not close door because when window fell down it jammed something in door panel that involved locks.”
NHTSA complaint #880316, filed 2001-02Related 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…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
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 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
21 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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