Trim Report

Pontiac Sunfire SE1997

Includes:SUNFIR|SE
$700
Starting From
5
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 5 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $700
Max $9,949
From $700
Fresh

SE Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$9,949
$10K–$10K
1 listings75,000 avg miles
SE
From$700
5 listings|$700–$10K

1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE Pricing

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Where to Find Pontiac Sunfire SE

Location data for all 1997 Pontiac Sunfire trims combined

3States

If you're near North Carolina, you're in luck: 33% of listings are there. But with 3 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Pontiac Sunfire Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1997 Pontiac Sunfire trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 225 complaints for the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
225
Complaints
30
Crashes
9
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 225 issues reported over 1 model years, steering problems are the most common for the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Steering39
02Engine And Engine Cooling31
03Electrical System23
04Air Bags23
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic17
225 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Pontiac Sunfire Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1997 Pontiac Sunfire trims

23–26mpg combined
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19-22city
·
29-33hwy
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$2,600-$2,950/yr

The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire delivers 23 to 26 MPG combined across 6 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Sunfire - Manual 5-spd
26mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city33 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Sunfire - Automatic 4-spd
25mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Sunfire - Automatic 3-spd
24mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Sunfire - Automatic 4-spd
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city29 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
Sunfire - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city30 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SE compare to other Pontiac Sunfire trims?

with 5 listings tracked, the SE sits in a specific spot in the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE?

Budget for standard SE maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Pontiac Sunfire SE?

The best model year for the Pontiac Sunfire SE comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Pontiac Sunfire overview.

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