2002 Pontiac Sunfire electrical system problems
The 2002 Pontiac Sunfire has 28 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 22% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
28
Electrical System complaints
22%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“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”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire have?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire electrical system — 22% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.