How many recalls does the 1998 Pontiac Sunbird have?

The 1998 Pontiac Sunbird has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Pontiac Sunbird has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Pontiac Sunbird?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1998 Pontiac Sunbird Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Pontiac Sunbird. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SEAT BELTS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Consumer noticed that after using left turn single fuse would blowout. Dealer was contacted about problem. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS · reported 2004-07-14

“Consumer would like to be informed of a recall campaign 99v0940001 in reference to the seat belt retainer. Scc *jb *dt”

SEAT BELTS

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Pontiac Sunbird as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.