These are standard specifications for the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual Getrag F23 , 4 Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T45-E
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1995 - 2005 |
| Price : | $14,910 |
| Weight : | 2606 lbs | 1182.062 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2200 cc | 134.3 cu in. | 2.2 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Redline : | 6500 RPM |
5 Manual Getrag F23 , 4 Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T45-E
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.58 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.02 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.35 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.98 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.69 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2003 Pontiac Sunfire 2-DR. | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : |  |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | STEERING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08E063000 |
| Summary | DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S 'OE SOLUTIONS' BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE 'NAPA' BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE. |
| Consequence | IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO DORMAN'S OE SOLUTIONS BRAND NAME, BALKAMP'S NAPA BRAND, AND THE PLATINUM BRAND STEERING SHAFTS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20020401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 04V524000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR LAMPS THAT PROVIDE STOP AND TURN SIGNALS AND TAIL LAMP FUNCTIONS STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET. IN ADDITION, IF ONE BULBS WERE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING IN CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD DISENGAGE WHEN THE REMAINING BULB WAS ACTIVATED. IF BOTH LAMPS WERE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE. |
| Consequence | AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES AND APPLY GREASE OR REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 18, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. |
| Notes | GM RECALL NO.04083.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Data updated January 2023
2003 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $45,016 |
| Avg. Home : | $246,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.83 |
2003 Pontiac Sunfire FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire? A: The 2003 Pontiac Sunfire has a wheelbase size of 104.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire? A: The 2003 Pontiac Sunfire has a length of 182.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire? A: The 2003 Pontiac Sunfire has a width of 68.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire have?A: The 2003 Pontiac Sunfire has 37.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire have?A: The 2003 Pontiac Sunfire has legroom of 42.10 inches.Q: How much did the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire cost when new?A: The 2003 Pontiac Sunfire had a base price of approximately $14,910 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire? A: The 2003 Pontiac Sunfire was a Coupe.Q: What engine did the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire have? A: The engine powering the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire was a Inline 4 (2200 cc | 134.3 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire have? A: The 2003 Pontiac Sunfire had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual Getrag F23, 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T45-E.