Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Saturn LS, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling200
- Electrical system102
- Exterior lighting69
- Engine43
- Fuel system, gasoline34
- Power train26
- Suspension18
- Steering12
- Service brakes, hydraulic12
- Tires12
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 8 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2002 Saturn LS.
| 2005168 2 Jun 2005 | Electrical On certain vehicles, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time. This can cause … |
| 2003161 24 Jun 2003 | Other On certain vehicles, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power and the vehicle may be … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE PLASTIC HOUSING IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISTORTED IF THE BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME.
CERTAIN WAGONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE HOLDING THE REQUIRED TEST LOAD FOR THE REQUIRED TIME.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L L4 (L61) ENGINES, A FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION IN IDLE QUALITY, REDUCTION IN OVERALL ENGINE POWER, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BE HARD TO START. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER SUCH AN IGNITION MODULE FAILURE WILL RESULT IN THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT FLASHING, AND MAY LEAD TO SECONDARY FAILURES OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND EXHAUST RESONATOR.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Saturn told its dealers about the 2002 Saturn LS: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635742 | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 633545 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR CHASSIS SERVICE MANUALSS REGARDING ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF SPACERS BETWEEN REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND VEHICLE BODY WHEN PERFORMING WHEEL ALIGNMENT. *JG |
| 633543 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT DVD SCREEN WILL NOT LATCH IN STOWED POSITION. (REPLACE MOUNTIG SPRING BUTTON) *JG |
| 633537 | SOME CONSUMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A STEERING WHEEL SHAKE OR VIBRATION FELT WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS CONDITION IS MOST NOTICEABLE ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES AT VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 65MPH (105 KM/H) *JG |
| 633525 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1441 SET IN PCM HISTORY (INSTALL NEW PCM CALIBRATION) *JG |
| 633516 | SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK, RATTLE AND POOR FIT FROM DEFROSTER GRILLE (INSTALL REDESIGNED DEFROSTER GRILLE) *JG |
| 633514 | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING REDESIGNED WIPER LINKAGE AND NEW SERVICE PROCEDURES. *JG |
| 633496 | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE AND/OR LEAK DIAGNOSIS. *JG |
| 633491 | SUBJECT REGARDING MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILURE DUE TO OIL CONTAMINATION OF SENSOR MEMBRANE (INSTALL NEW MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR AND UPDATE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION) *JG |
| 633477 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING NEW DESIGN LINE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOIDS. *JG |
| 633449 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE INFORMATION ON NEW OIL COOLER COVER SEALANT. *JG |
| 633414 | SOME CONSUMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE REAR DOOR GLASS IS INOPERATIVE OR DISPLAYS ERRATIC OPERATION. *JG |
| 633411 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR ENGINE SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING NEW POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. *JG |
| 633406 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR TRANSAXLE SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING NEW DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *JG |
| 633401 | SUBJECT REGARDING MUFFLED TONE OR INTERMITTENT LOW OR NO TONE FROM HORN. *JG |
| 633395 | SUBJECT REGARDING WHISTLE NOISE UNDER CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATING CONSITIONS. *JG |
| 633376 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE PROCEDURES. *JG |
| 633355 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF VEHICLE BADGES ON DECKLID APPLIQUE OR LIFTGATE. *JG |
| 633352 | SUBJECT REGARDING INACCURATE ODOMETER READING AFTER LOSS OF BATTERY POWER. *JG |
| 632277 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE NEW POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 632269 | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING DESIGN CHANGE TO THERMOSTAT HOUSING, THERMOSTAT HOUSING BOLTS, AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING O-RING SEAL. *TT |
| 632267 | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING ONSTAR COMMUNICATION AND INTERFACE MODULE (CIM) PROGRAMMING. *TT |
| 631945 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR CHASSIS SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE. *SLC |
| 631943 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL AND QUICK REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS GUIDE UPDATE REGARDING INCORRECT CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *SLC |
| 631938 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSAXLE SHIFT ADAPTIVES RESET PROCEDURE. *SLC |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
FUEL PUMP LEAKS
TIMING CHAIN BREAKS, ENGINE STALL
TIMING CHAIN FAILURE-STALL
TIMING CHAIN FAILURE
TIMING CHAIN FAILURE
INOPERATIVE TAIL LAMPS
INOPERATIVE TAIL LAMPS
HEADLAMPS FLICKER OFF AND ON
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation