2002 Saturn SL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Saturn SL, 2% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,500 miles. 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.
“Vehicles taken to dealership to have windows tinted. Consumer picks up vehicle and notice numerous bubbles on the glass. Dealership advised bubbles would go away, however bubbles got worse. Dealership replaced tint on both driver side and passenger side window.”
NHTSA complaint #565404, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10233370Mar 10, 2023This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 17 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 | 16 | 5% |
| 1994 | 15 | 5% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Saturn SL
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Saturn SL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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