2002 Saturn Saturn L Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Saturn L Series years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Saturn Saturn L Series. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Saturn L Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 23,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Saturn Saturn L 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 66,400 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Saturn Saturn L Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Saturn Saturn L 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Timing chain failure-stall (DP08002) — opened Jun 18, 2008, closed Oct 16, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle engine stalled while traveling in a high traffic intersection a low idle speed. Private mechanic diagnosed problem as ignition control module failure. There was already a recall issued (03v2310000)a.k.a.03-c-06, however it does not cover this vehicle. This is 2002 saturn l100 with 23,000…
Since date of purchase i have had problems w/the tail lamp bracket housing assembly. This problem was corrected, i thought when i brought back the vehicle on date of purchase, such was not the case, the tail lamp bracket housing continued to burn out. I stressed to the repair facility at saturn…
My 2002 saturn l200 with 66,000 started and ran fine until i turned a corner was going about 10 to 20 mph and the car just stopped running appox 100 yards from a busy intersection. Car was towed to local dealership they would be unable to look at it till the next day. They found that the timing…
Other Saturn Saturn L Series years
← 2001 Saturn L Series · 2004 Saturn L Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Saturn L Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Saturn L Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Saturn L Series | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 Saturn L Series | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Saturn Saturn L Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Saturn Saturn L Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Saturn Saturn L Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Saturn L Series model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.