2002 Saturn SC Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Saturn SC, 5% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“Dt: consumer has a 2002 Saturn sc2. He has a problem with both headlights, they have accumulated condensation inside of the glass front of the headlight. He says that the moisture is always in the headlight, day, night, rain or shine. He says that it is difficult to see at night due to the moisture causing obstruction of light from headlamps. Headlamp replacement is 166.60 dollars per head light for the part. With labor and sales tax puts total cost 399.39 dollars for replacement of both headlights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133318, filed 2005-08Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Saturn SC
12 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Saturn SC
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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