2002 Ford Taurus vs 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Ford Taurus | 2002 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,426 | 89 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 96 | 409 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 75 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,000 mi | 50,176 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 962 | 6 |
| Visibility | 98 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 76 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 10 |
| Structure | 54 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 10 |
| Power Train | 39 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 71 | 0 |
| Stalling | 57 | 6 |
| Water leaks | 43 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 22 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
2002 Ford Taurus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.