2002 Saturn SC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Saturn SC. That ranks 2nd out of 8 SC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 32%), typically at around 93,500 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 38owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Saturn SC 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 | 12 | 32% | 93,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 16% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 11% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 8% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | 25,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | 13,695 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Saturn SC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Saturn SC.
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.
Front end accident. Neither air bag deployed. Car was in motion, went through a rail over a embankment and down the hill into the lake.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn sc. The contact stated that the key fell out of the ignition switch while driving. At times, the contact had difficulty placing the key in and out of the ignition switch. The ignition switch was repaired three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…
Car has had issues with the starter over the years, requiring countless replacements before the recommended replacement dates. Recently, a starter lasted only 6 months before failing. When a mechanic looked at the starter, he said that there is probably something wrong with the ignition causing the…
I contacted gm's customer service regarding my ignition switch which is stuck on accessory and has been draining my battery. My car was a year before the recalled ignition switches in other saturn but after significant research it appeared to be similar issues that the majority of the recalls had…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saturn sc. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after awaiting several hours later. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. Also,the key became extremely difficult to turn in the ignition switch. In addition, the key released independently from…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Saturn SC?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Saturn SC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Saturn SC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SC model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.