2002 Saturn S-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Series years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Saturn S-Series. That ranks 2nd out of 8 S-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 79,760 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Saturn S-Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 100% | 79,760 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Saturn S-Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Saturn S-Series.
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.
Automatic transmission has been questioned since new delay shifting into reverse ,downshifting erratic and shifts hard sometimes fluid has been changed but to no avail. *tr
The 2002 saturn sl2 does not shift into reverse and whines when started and until run for at least 15 min. Called saturn corp. And was told there was never any mention from other consumers. There are many complaints with this certain vehicle. *tr
I own a 2002 saturn sl purchased in june of 2002 with about 51k miles at the time of the problem in late march. The car is a standard transmission. I was driving my son to school in the morning when i suddenly lost all power to the wheels although the engine continued to operate. I was on a…
Other Saturn S-Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 S-Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 S-Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Saturn S-Series?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Saturn S-Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Saturn S-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.