1984 Pontiac Sunbird SE Turbo 2dr Coupe
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- Photo: 1986 Pontiac Sunbird 4-dr, base, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Sunbird in Taiwan by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Pontiac Sunbird 4-dr, base, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2.0L, rear 9.8.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Pontiac Sunbird SE Convertible Interior by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1984 Pontiac Sunbird SE Turbo 2dr Coupe is a 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-4 coupe with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,389 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Sunbird measures 175.0 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,348 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,389 ($29,369 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L I4 turbocharged |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 51 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,348 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52 in |
| Hip Room Front | 49 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird SE Turbo 2dr Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Pontiac SUNBIRD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 7, 1987 · SEATS
THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR.
Consequence: DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.
NHTSA campaign 87V079000
Feb 6, 1984 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy: INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 84V011000
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Pontiac SUNBIRD
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Pontiac SUNBIRD (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1984 PONTIAC SUNBIRD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.