2002 Saturn LW200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LW200 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Saturn LW200. That is the most of any LW200 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 99,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Saturn LW200 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 38% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 25% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 25% | 117,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | 39,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Saturn LW200 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Saturn LW200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
driving at 35 mph when engine stopped running and failed to restart. inspection determined timing chain had failed due to failure to keep tension. the timing chain tensioner on Ecotech 2.2 engines from 2000-2004 had tensioners which failed to keep the chain taught which lead to GM redesigning the…
Vehicle exhibits a constant, strong gasoline smell originating from rear outside area with no engine code and no lack of drivability. *tr
Recall 03033/03-c-06 ignition control module was never serviced. Owned by a 88 year old lady. Must some kind of a repair scam in la.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn lw200. `the contact noticed that a fuel odor was entering the vehicle from the rear. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn lw200. The contact stated that the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the same failure…
Other Saturn LW200 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 LW200 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 LW200 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 LW200 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Saturn LW200?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Saturn LW200?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Saturn LW200 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LW200 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.