Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Saturn S-Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 17, 200202V020000 | Seat belts: front anchorageIF THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE ON THE PILLAR FAILED IN A CRASH, THE DRIVER COULD BE INJURED MORE SERIOUSLY. DetailsHide details for campaign 02V020000
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Owner complaints by component3
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 33 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 33 |
| Air | 1 | 33 |
| Steering | 1 | 33 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine and engine cooling
“I have had a problem with my oil disappearing. It is not burning off, and the dealership has checked for leaks, which do not exist.”
- Service brakes
“Anti-lock braking problem. When I have to stop fast/hard due to traffic the brakes make a grinding sound and the car keeps going. The dealer replaced an sensor after my 4th complaint about the problem.”
- Steering
“The steering wheel intermittently locked up. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on 4 occasions. *jb”
Other Saturn S-Series model years
- 20021 recall10 complaints
- 20010 recalls11 complaints
- 20000 recalls11 complaints
Other Saturn models
- 2002 Vue2 recalls167 complaints
- 2002 LS3 recalls493 complaints
- 2002 SL0 recalls131 complaints
- 2002 SC0 recalls38 complaints
- 2003 Ion5 recalls758 complaints
- 2007 Outlook5 recalls511 complaints
- 2007 Aura3 recalls608 complaints
- 2007 Sky4 recalls284 complaints
- 2003 L2004 recalls138 complaints
- 2001 SW2 recalls6 complaints
- 2008 Astra1 recall162 complaints
- 2005 Relay2 recalls91 complaints
2002 Saturn S-Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Saturn S-Series have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Saturn S-Series. The most recent, 02V020000 (reported January 17, 2002), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Saturn S-Series?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 3 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Saturn S-Series?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.