2002 Pontiac Sunfire steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My tilt steering wheel column wobbles from side to side, it would never stay locked in one position and with time it started to move while driving, people have attempted to fix it, but it doesn't last and I can't get a safety inspection because of it, the inspector says it is too dangerous. It has…”
filed Oct 24, 2016
“Steering column began to smoke and car engine stopped. Dealership determined the cause to be a short in the ignition switch wiring harness due to rubbing on the steering column. *tr”
filed Apr 8, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sunfire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 4 | 6% |
| 2004 Sunfire | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 Sunfire | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 Sunfire | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 Sunfire | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 Sunfire | 6 | 6% |
| 1998 Sunfire | 14 | 12% |
| 1997 Sunfire | 42 | 22% |
| 1996 Sunfire | 19 | 9% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 3 | 3% |
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.