2003 Pontiac Sunfire - Reliability

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Base Coupe (2.2L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Pontiac Sunfire by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures with the Canister Purge Vent Solenoid Wiring Harness and Canister Purge Vent Solenoid. The cost to repair the Canister Purge Vent Solenoid Wiring Harness is estimated at $32.19 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Canister Purge Vent Solenoid is estimated at $26.52 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring. The cost to repair the Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring is estimated at $104.03 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Switch. Failure of the Ignition Switch may prevent the engine from starting and cause erratic operation of various accessories. The cost to replace the Ignition Switch is estimated to be $75.20 for parts and $45.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Headlamp Wiring Harness and Instrument Cluster. The cost to repair the Headlamp Wiring Harness is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Instrument Cluster is estimated at $165.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Pontiac Sunfire by Identifix

	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 Pontiac Sunfire - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 Pontiac Sunfire by Identifix

Reliability History for Pontiac Sunfire by Identifix

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