2002 Saturn S-Series Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 12, 2010 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S-Series Wagon years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Saturn S-Series Wagon. That ranks 2nd out of 3 S-Series Wagon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 55,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Saturn S-Series Wagon problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~55,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%55,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2002 Saturn S-Series Wagon recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Saturn S-Series Wagon.

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.

I was driving on a highway for about 15 miles when i started to hear a high pitched grinding sound or cavitation noise which i thought may have come from the axle or brakes. Upon exiting the highway i stepped on the brakes which went to the floor before i felt them begin to stop the car. I…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jul 12, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10342812

Other Saturn S-Series Wagon years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200210
2000 S-Series Wagon40
1998 S-Series Wagon10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Saturn S-Series Wagon?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Saturn S-Series Wagon?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Saturn S-Series Wagon a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series Wagon model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.