2002 Pontiac Sunfire Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Pontiac Sunfire recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire.

Most common 2002 Pontiac Sunfire problems

Problem areas named in the 82 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	25
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	18
Engine And Engine Cooling	11
Steering	11
Visibility	10
Power Train	8
Equipment	6
Exterior Lighting	6
Air Bags	5
Structure	5

What owners report

2016-10-24, Steering
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 NEVER BEEN WRECKED OR DAMAGED AND WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW, IT ABOUT 123,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I TURN TO THE LEFT ESPECIALLY, THE STEERING WHEEL FLOPS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. *TR

2015-10-16, Power Train
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 REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,080. ...UPDATED 01/20/16 *BF UPDATED 1/12/16 *9CN... UPDATED 04/20/18*JB *CN

2015-07-30, Electrical System
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.

2014-10-02, Engine
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 UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

2014-09-17, Electrical System
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 NEEDED; THEY LOOKED AT IT FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM; AND IT WAS 703.00 FOR LABOR AND EVERYTHING; OKAY SO WE DECIDE TO FIX IT; GET IT BACK AND GUESS WHAT SEVERAL WEEKS LATER IT DIES ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS GOING 70MPH; HE HAD TO THROW IT INTO NEUTRAL AND PULL OVER; CAUSE IT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT!!! TAKE IT BACK TO SAME DEALERSHIP; THEY CAN'T FIND

2002 Pontiac Sunfire questions

Does the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?

Based on 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (25), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (18), Engine And Engine Cooling (11).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Pontiac Sunfire has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.