Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Saturn SC 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.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2002 Saturn SC
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component38
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 32 |
| Air bags | 6 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 11 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 11 |
| Steering | 3 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 8 |
| Structure | 2 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 5 |
| Suspension | 2 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 5 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
| Power train | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 3 |
| Other | 1 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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
- Air bags
“Front end accident. Neither air bag deployed. Car was in motion, went through a rail over a embankment and down the hill into the lake.”
- Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn sc. The contact stated that the key fell out of the ignition switch while driving. At times, the contact had difficulty placing the key in and out of the ignition switch.”
- Electrical system
“Car has had issues with the starter over the years, requiring countless replacements before the recommended replacement dates. Recently, a starter lasted only 6 months before failing.”
Other Saturn SC model years
- 20020 recalls38 complaints
- 20012 recalls21 complaints
- 20007 recalls7 complaints
Other Saturn models
- 2002 Vue2 recalls167 complaints
- 2002 LS3 recalls493 complaints
- 2002 SL0 recalls131 complaints
- 2002 S-Series1 recall10 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 SC recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Saturn SC have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2002 Saturn SC. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Saturn SC?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 38 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Saturn SC?
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.