What's New for 1998 Pontiac Sunfire
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 1998
All coupes have a rear spoiler, a new six-speaker sound system is available, the base four-cylinder gets some additional low-end punch and Topaz Gold Metallic is added to the paint color chart. Second-generation airbags are added as standard equipment. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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1998 Pontiac Sunfire Reliability Rating
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Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring and the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor Pack Assembly. The cost to repair the Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring is estimated at $117.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the ABS Motor Pack Assembly is estimated at $377.24 for parts and $110.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly is estimated at $289.65 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Headlamp Wiring Harness. The cost to repair the Headlamp Wiring Harness is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Pontiac Sunfire
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