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1991 Pontiac Sunfire: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 1991 Pontiac Sunfire: 0 recalls, 1 owner complaint.

0vehicle recalls
1owner complaints
0mention a crash
–best combined mpg
1991 Pontiac Sunfire
Photo: IFCAR · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

There isn't much public data on the 1991 Pontiac Sunfire yet, so we start with what helps most: the repair manual options.

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 1991 Pontiac Sunfire.

eManualOnline Download (PDF), keep forever

Closest thing to the factory manual for most years. Pay once, keep it.

Most $25–$78, one-time
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Mitchell 1 DIY Online access, factory-level data

Pro-shop repair procedures, wiring diagrams and TSBs for your exact car.

From $19.99/mo · $39.99/yr
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ALLDATAdiy Online access, factory OEM info

OEM procedures, specs and recall/TSB info, the same source many shops use.

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Haynes Print book or AllAccess online

Step-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.

Books ~$30–$40 · AllAccess $34.99/mo
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Recalls

No recalls on file for this model year. Still worth a VIN check.

Most-reported problems

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.

Engine & cooling1

What owners describe

The 1991 Pontiac Sunfire has 1 owner complaints, ranking #13 of 13 Sunfire model years for complaints (well below the 88 average).

FAQ

Does the 1991 Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?

NHTSA doesn't list any vehicle recalls for the 1991 Pontiac Sunfire. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common 1991 Pontiac Sunfire problems?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine & cooling (1).

Where can I get a 1991 Pontiac Sunfire repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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