2002 Saturn LS Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 493 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,912miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Saturn LS, 1% of the 493 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,912 miles.
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.
“This car has been nothing but trouble. I have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and I too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. The technicians at the local Saturn dealership are nothing but rude. They dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. I thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10126779, filed 2005-06, 26,000 miles“When air conditioner A/C compressor engages, usually when using defroster as compressor turns on and off during operation headlights dim for a short period of time. It makes the car look like I am flashing the headlights (can enrage other motorists, make trucks think they have a clear shot to change lanes).”
NHTSA complaint #10042913, filed 2003-10, 31,125 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244201Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10233330Mar 10, 2023This bulletin provides an updated repair procedure to correct a customer concern of a musty odor from A/C system, most noticeable at vehicle start-up.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10224820Oct 7, 2022This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10123222Oct 3, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website…
- 10118233Jun 2, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for…
- 10097132Sep 14, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an onstar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the…
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating…
Equipment: 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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