2002 Saturn LS Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 493 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Saturn LS, 1% of the 493 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,950 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“2002 Saturn l100, 148000 miles, primary safety concern is headlights will shut off spontaneously while driving at night. Other issues include spontaneous/erratic actuation of wipers, dome light, and door locks, as well as flashing of high beams and drl lamps. Also erratic instrumentation anomalies, e.g. Security lamp illuminates and shuts off, change oil soon lamp flashes, all gages flick from zero to normal, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10302878, filed 2010-01, 148,000 miles“The left rear door locked took several attempts before reacting. The actuator has been replaced once and the problem has recurred with another one after warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10099202, filed 2004-11, 34,950 milesLatches, locks and linkages: 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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