2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Series Sedan years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan. That ranks 3rd out of 6 S-Series Sedan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 78,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 33% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Certain sedans fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages," and no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles were manufactured with welds between the door striker and belt-line that do not meet saturn specifications.
Risk: If the seat belt anchorage on the pillar failed in a crash, the driver could be injured more seriously. In a side impact, occupants could also be injured more seriously because of greater intrusion or reduced performance of the optional side curtain air bag.
Fix: Dealers will install additional structural fasteners to the driver's side door pillar. Owner notification began january 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3.
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.
A car was going 55 mph, didn't brake and hit the person behind me who was pushed into my car and i was pushed into a truck. The force of the impact moved all our cars 65 feet. The airbags did not deploy, although according to some comments by police and fire, they should have. I just wanted to…
Car engine stalls and dies. Car idles very rough. The manual transmission pops out of gear between 2nd and 3rd occasionally. Car does not have a 1st gear if you use 1st the car bucks like crazy. But according to saturn dealer service centers visited 5 times the vehicle is running within factory…
Brakes failed on my 2002 saturn s series sedan (15,000 miles) while decellerating at a yield merge and rearended a car at low speed with minimal damage. Police officer noted brake pedal had to be floored to get only slight braking officer advised vehicle must be towed. Vehicle towed to saturn…
Other Saturn S-Series Sedan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 S-Series Sedan | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 S-Series Sedan | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 S-Series Sedan | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 S-Series Sedan | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 S-Series Sedan | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, service brakes, air problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series Sedan model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.