2002 Pontiac Bonneville Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,957miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville, 7% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,957 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.
“Clunk from the front, some place in the steering wheel assembly when turning. How do I fix it, or is it anything to be concerned with? Front seats are so very uncomfortable. We have added seat cushions in an attempt to have better support, yet they continue to be horrible.”
NHTSA complaint #10032987, filed 2003-08, 29,500 miles“12/10/2002 1,840 miles knocking sound from lt front wheel; replaced bearing strut 7/22/2004 24,414 miles clunking noise from steering shaft; lubricated intermediate shaft 10/25/2004 28,000 miles complained of steering noise, dealet did nothing 2/7/2005 31,584 miles clunking noise when turing car left or right; replaced rt andlt strut bearings 9/23/2005 39,704 noises in steering column when turning steering wheel relaced steering shaft as goodwill,since problem started before warranty ended. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200416, filed 2007-08, 24,414 miles“Bought a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville 3 months ago. Within the month had to replace the left & right rear trailing arms at 700.00. Car seems to have a fuel pump problem because it doesn't always start-up feels like it is chocking. Lastly this past week as I turn left and sometimes right there is a popping noise like front bearings or tie rods. Is there a recall on any information stated above I would like to know.”
NHTSA complaint #10328257, filed 2010-04Related service bulletins
- 10011691Jun 6, 2022High speed shake or vibration.
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 7% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBody and structure
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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