2002 Saturn LS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 493 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Saturn LS, 1% of the 493 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2002 Saturn l200 hit on drivers side front and rear by a large 4 door truck and side air bags did not deploy . Driver hit head on driver window , 2 passengers hurt necks .”
NHTSA complaint #10260460, filed 2009-03, 92,000 miles“While traveling 30 MPH consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Consumer's vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10067383, filed 2004-04, 19,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Saturn LS. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained unknown injuries. The vehicle was inoperable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10628379, filed 2014-08, 40,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the entire right front wheel assembly detached, causing the contact to have to guide the vehicle down the right guardrail with the brake depressed to keep the vehicle under control. Also, the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic determined that the entire transaxle assembly had been smoothly sheared off. There were no repairs made immediately. There was a police report filed, and the manufacturer was also informed. Updated 10/25/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10166722, filed 2006-08, 72,000 miles“Consumer's vehicle went over a bridge when it lost control and hit another vehicle. Then, it hit a wall sideways. Side air bag on rear passenger's side did not deploy. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10033654, filed 2003-08Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Saturn LS
200 complaintsElectrical system
102 complaintsExterior lighting
69 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsEngine
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Saturn LS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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