Pontiac · 2002

2002 Pontiac Sunfire

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.

The Pontiac Sunfire is a compact car by Pontiac that was introduced for the 1995 model year to replace the Sunbird. Not only was the name changed, but dramatic styling changes were included as well. The new styling was shared with the redesigned Chevrolet Cavalier.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	21	30	24	370
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	21	30	24	370
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	30	25	355
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	30	24	370
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423
2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	29	23	386

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 07E021000

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Campaign 08E063000

DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LIS

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

128 complaints filed by owners for this model year (9 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 25 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18 Engine And Engine Cooling 11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?

EPA figures for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?

Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, most often about: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.