Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Pontiac Bonneville has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 89 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V238000 GM/FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V222000 GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Visibility 13 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 10 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
Of the 89 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 89 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Pontiac Bonneville has an average reliability outlook, with 89 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns. Complaints focus on steering issues, while recalls address fuel tank pressure malfunction and airbag inflator risks. The evidence, although limited, suggests some potential concerns regarding maintenance and repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Visibility system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Engine cooling | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Timing belt/chain check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering difficulties
- Overheating engine
- Airbag warning light
- Poor visibility
- Unusual fuel smell
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.