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2002 Saturn LS Wheels Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 493 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Saturn LS, 0% of the 493 complaints for this model year. 1 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.

“While driving at 40-45 MPH a piece of front driver side tire rim broke off, which caused 2 tire blow outs on the drivers side. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. . Also both front door inside handles do no go back into place after being used, dealer could not duplicate problem, the molding on driver rear door was chipped.”

NHTSA complaint #8015203, filed 2002-07

“Letter from congressman on behalf of his constituent regarding a traffic accident that occurred when his vehicles wheel assembly detached. The consumer stated he suddenly felt the vehicle shake and then he began riding along the guardrail. There was no steering and the consumer couldn't accelerate away from the guardrail and when he hit the brake, the pedal went to the floor. The entire right wheel assembly including tire, rim, brake asembly, rocker arms, axle and strut were missing.”

NHTSA complaint #10173295, filed 2006-11

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200220%
200031%

Other parts of the 2002 Saturn LS

Engine cooling
200 complaints
Electrical system
102 complaints
Exterior lighting
69 complaints
Fuel system
45 complaints
Engine
43 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
26 complaints
Suspension
18 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Body 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology