2002 Pontiac Bonneville Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville, 6% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2002 Bonneville: all 4 doors/windows have been re-sealed multiple times because rain water flows down the outside of the windows, then flows inside the door, and then flows into the car at the bottom of the car door, causing soaked carpeting (puddles) and mold. Sun-roof mechanical linkage has cracked and broken off in places. I bet I used the sun-roof only 10 times before this happened. Sunroof now closes crooked. Dealer cost estimate to fix = $1200. All 4 power window units have been replaced and now doors rattle; right passenger door trim falls off routinely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10244034, filed 2008-09, 40,000 miles“The consumer lost steering control while driving at 45 MPH. The consumer was able to bring the vehicle under control without being involved in a vehicle crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the high pressure hose for the power steering assist erupted. The consumer was concerned since a similar incident occurred before. …”
NHTSA complaint #10103751, filed 2005-01, 18,500 miles“Many water leaks starting at windshield then to trunk then to water in floorboards. S of today my car has be in service dept with 24 issues in 1 years time. Also other mechanical problems. When it has been in shop the who ever works on the car breaks or damages other parts on my car. Service department has kept my car for 3 weeks twice now ot counting all the other times its been there.”
NHTSA complaint #10091276, filed 2004-09“Water problems: 1) water draining from windows into interior soaking floorboards. This is due to the rubber caulking that attaches a plastic sheet on the inside of the doors that diverts the water down the door panel. The caulking ultimately fails. Out of warranty, I took off the interior door panel and re-caulked the plastic sheeting with silicone. It has solved this problem, at least for now. 2) trunk. Still leaks. Have unplugged the weep holes in the trunk lid, which has lessened the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10258929, filed 2009-02“Left outside rear view mirror vibrates, causing a blurry vision. Contacted dealership. Replaced mirror and motor mounts however, problem reoccurred. Inside trunk panel keeps falling, window controls/left front door door panels are loose.”
NHTSA complaint #8014356, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 10 | 7% |
| 1995 | 16 | 7% |
| 1994 | 9 | 10% |
| 1993 | 10 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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