Saturn S-Series Wagon Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Saturn S-Series Wagon, across 3 model years (1998–2002). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Saturn S-Series Wagon years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No S-Series Wagon model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 S-Series Wagon: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 S-Series Wagon: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1998 S-Series Wagon: 1 complaint, 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 Wagon problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Saturn S-Series Wagon model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 S-Series Wagon | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 S-Series Wagon | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1998 S-Series Wagon | 1 | 0 | — | Seats |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Saturn S-Series Wagon years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (4), 2002 (1), 1998 (1). 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 Wagon?
Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Saturn S-Series Wagon have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.