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1991 Pontiac SUNBIRD problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

11 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

81,914 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 11 complaints (18.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior19.1%
Steering behavior19.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Vehicle Speed Control
2
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
Seat Belts
1
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood1
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch1
Seat Belts1
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads1
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump1

Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
6
1996
3
2003
1
2004
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19956
19963
20031
20041

1995: 6; 1996: 3; 2003: 1; 2004: 1

Pattern summary

Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 960124 · 1995-02-16 (February 16, 1995)

WHILE DRIVING, MADE ATTEMPT TO STOP BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE PREMATURE WEAR TO PADS, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, HAS REPLACED PADS SIX TIMES

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960124 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 984980 · 1996-05-29 (May 29, 1996)

THE TENSION PULLY FOR THE POWER STEERING IS OUT OF ROUND AND THE BELT KEEPS SLIPPING OFF AND CAUSES LOSS OF STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 984980 at NHTSA ↗