2002 Pontiac Bonneville Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 15%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville, 15% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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“Problems with window regulator design. 3/30/2005 33,212 miles, driver's side window shudders and stopped working, would not open. Window replaced under warranty. 3/13/2007 65,600 miles, rt front passenger window, would not open, required replacement, cost to repair $500 8/20/2007 drivers window again barely working, and will need replacement for $500. Obviously a flaw if design of window regulators. Posing danger if can not open window.”
NHTSA complaint #10200414, filed 2007-08, 33,212 miles“Late march 2007 rear driver window would not work. Electric motor cable twisted. Cost $400. At this time back passenger window will not work. Fell off track , possible motor cable problem . Front passenger window will not work. Froze in position.”
NHTSA complaint #10190838, filed 2007-05, 62,000 miles“Problems with windshield wiper equipment on 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. While driving during a snow storm the vehicle's wipers began operating erratically and by the end of the trip the stopped working altogether. It was later determined that the wiper motor had failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs but the dealer didn't have the part available. The consumer later found out that this was a common problem due to moisture seeping into the wiper control module.”
NHTSA complaint #10118996, filed 2005-04, 113,824 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 13 | 15% |
| 2001 | 15 | 12% |
| 2000 | 58 | 27% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
19 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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