2004 Pontiac Sunfire Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 180miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire, 9% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180 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.
“The low beam lights are so low that during the night the vision is very poor. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who indicates that there is nothing they can do. The brightness for the low beam bulbs are so bad that it is almost as if driving without. Headlights.”
NHTSA complaint #10079578, filed 2004-07, 350 miles“Dt: the low beam headlights are not bright enough to see. There is no adjustment for the high beam to low beam, only a dim bulb. Has been to a dealer and tried other headlamps, but these were not any better with the visibility. Contacted GM, and GM stated that this was the way the car was designed, and they would not redesign the vehicle. This was still a problem, no corrections done. Gm suggested to put in a brighter bulb, but GM said this would void the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10133204, filed 2005-08, 10 miles“Left side rear blinker light goes out several times a week. There has been a recall on other Pontiac sunfires but for years other than the one I have. Apparently there is something wrong with the wiring. I can wiggle the bulb and it will work until I hit a bump and then it is out again. This is very dangerous and there should be a recall on 2004 Pontiac sunfires as well as the other years.”
NHTSA complaint #10265560, filed 2009-04Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 25 | 35% |
| 2002 | 6 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 10% |
| 1999 | 6 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 11 | 6% |
| 1996 | 15 | 7% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire
16 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology