Saturn S-Series Coupe Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Saturn S-Series Coupe, across 5 model years (1995–2002). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Saturn S-Series Coupe years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No S-Series Coupe model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 S-Series Coupe: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 S-Series Coupe: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1995 S-Series Coupe: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Saturn S-Series Coupe problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Saturn S-Series Coupe model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 S-Series Coupe | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 S-Series Coupe | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1997 S-Series Coupe | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1996 S-Series Coupe | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1995 S-Series Coupe | 2 | 0 | — | Seats |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Saturn S-Series Coupe years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (3), 2001 (2), 1995 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Saturn S-Series Coupe?
Steering, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Saturn S-Series Coupe have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.