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2000 Pontiac Sunfire Reliability Rating
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Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Canister Purge Vent Solenoid Wiring Harness. The cost to repair the Canister Purge Vent Solenoid Wiring Harness is estimated at $32.19 for parts and $52.00 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.
Transmission & Driveline
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid, 3 Speed Automatic Transmission only, and the Transmission Pass-Thru Connector, 4 Speed Automatic Transmission only. The cost to replace the TCC Solenoid is estimated at $40.35 for parts and $286.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Transmission Pass-Thru Connector is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $52.00 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.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Wiring. The cost to repair the Front WSS Wiring is estimated at $117.00 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
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor Wiring. Failure of the Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor Wiring applies to (2.2L VIN 4 engine only). The cost to repair the Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor Wiring is estimated at $23.65 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 applicable taxes.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly may prevent the engine from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing is estimated at $289.65 for parts and $78.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Accessories
Occasional problems on this vehicle are the failure of the Headlamp Wiring Harness and the 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
3 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Reliability History
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Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
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Significant Problems
