Complaints
128
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Injuries
15
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Pontiac Sunfire Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:87,965 mi
Fires:1
#28 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:53,433 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#36 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:19,633 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | — | 1 | 87,965 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | 1 | 1 | 53,433 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 19,633 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | 2 | — | 32,309 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 | — | — | 11,417 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 2 | — | 6,249 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 110,872 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | 1 | — | 213 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | — | 22,375 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 | — | — | 6,543 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 42,649 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 36,400 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 21,975 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | 55,855 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | 91,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 370 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | 3,456 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 42,800 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 9,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | 14,625 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 24,272 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 2 | — | 1 | 187 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | 86,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — |
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