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2002 Saturn SL 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 |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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Owner complaints by component149
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 43 | 29 |
| Power train | 30 | 20 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 9 |
| Air bags | 10 | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 10 | 7 |
| Seats | 9 | 6 |
| Steering | 8 | 5 |
| Tires | 7 | 5 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 3 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 3 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 |
9 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
“A car hit me it the front passenger side the hood of my car bent up the passenger side of my windshield cracked and my car went spinning not one air bag came out”
- Electrical system
“Ignition requires key jiggle in order to start. Electrical issues such as constant shorts, major failure in supporting systems.”
- Power train
“I own a 2002 saturn sl vehicle purchased in 7/2016. I'm having problems starting my vehicle. Both starter and battery have both been checked out ok. All spark plugs were replaced on 10/31/18.”
Other Saturn SL model years
- 20020 recalls131 complaints
- 20012 recalls111 complaints
- 20007 recalls148 complaints
Other Saturn models
- 2002 Vue2 recalls167 complaints
- 2002 LS3 recalls493 complaints
- 2002 SC0 recalls38 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 SL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Saturn SL. The most recent, 09E012000 (reported April 7, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Saturn SL?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 43 complaints out of 149 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 23 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Saturn SL?
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.