Complaints
337
Crashes
24
Fires
12
Injuries
24
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:76,733 mi
Fires:4
#219 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:11,916 mi
#316 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:47,073 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 25 | — | 4 | 76,733 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 19 | — | — | 11,916 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 16 | — | — | 47,073 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 14 | 1 | — | 5,955 mi | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 12 | 3 | — | 35,924 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | — | — | 140,260 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | — | 36,317 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 71,857 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 9 | — | — | 35,758 mi | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 9 | 1 | — | 12,250 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 5 | — | 91,585 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 111,333 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 7 | — | — | 25,855 mi | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 7 | — | — | 124,050 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 6 | — | — | 3,410 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 6 | — | — | 33,978 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 1 | 131,920 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 134,300 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 5 | — | 3 | 66,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 25,986 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 5 | — | — | 74,667 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | 2 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
76,733
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,916
Automatic Transmission
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,073
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,955
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,924
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,260
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,317
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,857
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,758
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,250
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,585
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,333
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,855
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,050
Structure:Body:Bumpers
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,410
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,978
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
131,920
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,300
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
66,000
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,986
Suspension:Rear
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,667
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Oldsmobile Bravada — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada has 337 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (25 complaints, avg 76,733 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (19 complaints, avg 11,916 mi); Automatic Transmission (16 complaints, avg 47,073 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 56,910 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada include 24 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 24 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Oldsmobile Bravada reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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