2002 Pontiac Sunfire Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 2% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,750 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.
“Was not notified by Pontiac that my sunroof should be serviced yearly to prevent leaks. I contacted the dealer where I purchased the car and was told GM has no recommended service yet everywhere I have asked has told me it needs serviced or you will have leaks. Dealer said there is nothing they can do for me. Now I have clogged drain lines and have water leaking into my trunk, and the water has damaged my back speakers. Also, I am very upset with the design of the shifter light. …”
NHTSA complaint #10148038, filed 2006-01, 42,000 miles“1. Occured without warning; . Lower front wheel control arm retainer bolt loosened allowing control arm to move freely, allowing wheel to contact inner fender liner which locked the wheel causing loss of steering control. There is no positive locking apparatus on bolt (cotter pin or similar) to prevent loosening. Bolt is oriented head down so once loose, vibration and gravity will invariably cause bolt to fall out. 3. Bolt was replaced and tightened securely.”
NHTSA complaint #10116665, filed 2005-04, 9,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire
24 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsInterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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