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2002 Pontiac Sunfire recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 17, 200808E063000 | SteeringIF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08E063000
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| Mar 12, 200707E021000 | Fuel system, other: storage tank assemblyFUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E021000
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Owner complaints by component91
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 26 | 29 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 18 |
| Hydraulic | 15 | 16 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 14 |
| Steering | 11 | 12 |
| Visibility | 11 | 12 |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 10 |
| Equipment | 9 | 10 |
| Power train | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 6 | 7 |
| Structure | 5 | 5 |
| Air bags | 5 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 5 | 5 |
| Interior lighting | 3 | 3 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 |
8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- 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…”
- 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.”
- Power train
“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.”
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2002 Pontiac Sunfire recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. The most recent, 08E063000 (reported October 17, 2008), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 91 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.