2002 Saturn LS Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 493 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,057miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Saturn LS, 2% of the 493 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,057 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.
“The vehicle was driven on an interstate when power to the drive wheels was reduced and a lack of acceleration was felt. The steering felt slightly heavy and power to the drive wheels was lost. The vehicle was driven to the hard shoulder and the engine cut out. The engine would not restart. No other warning lights were shown on the display, and all fluid levels were normal. When the ignition key was turned, a whirring noise was heard from the engine compartment, however the cylinders were not firing.”
NHTSA complaint #10568885, filed 2014-03, 150,000 miles“I have a 2002 Saturn and have experienced sudden acceleration on several occasions since 2007. I took it to be serviced by Saturn and was told they could find nothing wrong. Are there reported problems with saturns too? The most recent episode was in nov.2009.”
NHTSA complaint #10310250, filed 2010-02“The contact owns a 2002 Saturn xl. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle increased acceleration unexpectedly. The brake pedal was engaged and there was a reduction in speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer numerous times for the failure. The technician was unable to duplicate the defect every time. The manufacturer was notified of the acceleration problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100. Updated 03/05/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10482082, filed 2012-10, 100 miles“The contact stated recall letter #05v245000 concerning the brake lights was received in december 2005. However, the vehicle was not experiencing any problems and was not taken to the dealer for immediate repair. Recently, the contact was alerted by another driver that the brake lights were not working. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for inspection, and the dealer installed two tail lights, reinforced socket adapters and sockets under the recall. Also, the dealer determined the brake light switch needed to be replaced, but this work has not been completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157050, filed 2006-05, 31,057 miles“The driver turned on the engine and the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control. The vehicle went from reverse to forward. A bystander jumped onto the vehicle and turned the ignition off. The vehicle hit a truck before finally coming to a stop. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10065571, filed 2004-04Vehicle speed control: 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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