Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Electrical system4
- Power train2
- Air bags2
- Visibility1
- Service brakes, air1
- Seats1
- Seat belts1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the S-Series Sedan.
02V020000 · Seat belts17 Jan 2002 · 2002
CERTAIN SEDANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS BETWEEN THE DOOR STRIKER AND BELT-LINE THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN SPECIFICATIONS.
NHTSA recalls