2002 Pontiac Sunfire service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On november 12, 2008 I was in an auto accident. I was driving my 2002 pontiac sunfire that I had purchased on october 28, 2008. As the car ahead of me began to brake I began to brake as well. However, it did not feel as thought the brakes "grabbed" causing me to collide into the car in front of me…”
filed Nov 22, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac sunfire. While driving between 35-40 mph, the brakes failed. The vehicle struck and destroyed the rear bumper of the preceding vehicle. The contact's vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. A police report was filed. He was transported to the hospital by…”
filed Dec 31, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sunfire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Sunfire | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 Sunfire | 6 | 8% |
| 2001 Sunfire | 8 | 12% |
| 2000 Sunfire | 15 | 16% |
| 1999 Sunfire | 10 | 11% |
| 1998 Sunfire | 13 | 11% |
| 1997 Sunfire | 23 | 12% |
| 1996 Sunfire | 24 | 12% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 14 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.