2002 Pontiac Sunfire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sunfire years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. That ranks 7th out of 11 Sunfire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (24 complaints, 29%), typically at around 83,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 82owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Pontiac Sunfire problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 29% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 18% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 13% | 19,700 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 13% | 17,100 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 12% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 9% | 68,540 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 7% | 42,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 6% | 26,625 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 6% | 3,457 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 6% | 22,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 6% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 21,975 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | 53,564 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 25,750 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 28,581 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 67,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 1,950 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 194,460 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Pontiac Sunfire recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My tilt steering wheel column wobbles from side to side, it would never stay locked in one position and with time it started to move while driving, people have attempted to fix it, but it doesn't last and i can't get a safety inspection because of it, the inspector says it is too dangerous. It has…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac sunfire. The contact stated that when the gear lever was shifted, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission shift cable had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Turned off the vehicle, got my fuses and relay's all checked and turned the car on the next morning, nothing on my dash panel is working. No mileage, none of the gauges work, fuses and relays are all good.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac sunfire. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled and the track off warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts and was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was…
I have been the only owner of my 2002 pontiac sunfire; well back in 2011 it just would not start; took it to a trusty mechanic who told me i had to go to the dealership cause most likely i needed an ignition switch; so i took it to the dealer in town; being they are a gm dealer; i mentioned what it…
Other Pontiac Sunfire years
← 2001 Sunfire · 2003 Sunfire →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 68 | 0 |
| 2004 Sunfire | 32 | 1 |
| 2003 Sunfire | 72 | 1 |
| 2002 | 82 | 0 |
| 2001 Sunfire | 66 | 1 |
| 2000 Sunfire | 96 | 1 |
| 1999 Sunfire | 93 | 2 |
| 1998 Sunfire | 120 | 3 |
| 1997 Sunfire | 190 | 6 |
| 1996 Sunfire | 201 | 7 |
| 1995 Sunfire | 119 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sunfire model years, the 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.