Complaints
112
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Pontiac Bonneville Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:34,187 mi
#211 complaints
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Avg mileage:39,785 mi
#38 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:121,147 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | — | 34,187 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 11 | — | — | 39,785 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 1 | 121,147 mi | |
| Steering:Column | 6 | — | — | 15,680 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 61,778 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,187
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,785
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
121,147
Steering:Column
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,680
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,778
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Pontiac Bonneville — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Pontiac Bonneville has 112 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (12 complaints, avg 34,187 mi); Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (11 complaints, avg 39,785 mi); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 121,147 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 Pontiac Bonneville?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 52,858 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville include 4 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 4 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 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Pontiac Bonneville reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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