Pontiac Sunbird vs Ford F-550 SD
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Pontiac Sunbird | Ford F-550 SD |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 254 | 613 |
| Model years covered | 1979–2000 | 1997–2026 |
| Worst model year | — | 1999 |
| Best model year | — | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 37 | 16 |
| Fires reported | 16 | 45 |
| Injuries reported | 25 | 21 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 30.7% | 13.5% |
Pontiac Sunbird by year
What breaks
Brakes
46
18.1%
Engine & Cooling
45
17.7%
Electrical System
28
11.0%
Seat Belts
19
7.5%
Steering
16
6.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
16
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
5.9%
Body & Structure
12
4.7%
Ford F-550 SD by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
185
30.2%
Engine & Cooling
107
17.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
64
10.4%
Tires
63
10.3%
Electrical System
36
5.9%
Brakes
31
5.1%
Wheels
26
4.2%
Suspension
20
3.3%