2002 Saturn Ls problems, complaints & recalls

2023-05-01 · Exterior Lighting

“rear tail lights will not work. have checked all fuses relays,and even changed the turn signal switch. my car is currently at the garage. original appointment was only for inspection. mechanic has not yet located the issue. also has no dash lights. parking lights. had i known this in advance would have returned car immediately.…”

2023-04-03 · Unknown Or Other · 118,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2002 saturn j-type. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle's brake lights failed to illuminate. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 05v245000 (exterior lighting), however, the part to do the recall repair is no longer being manufactured. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor r…”

2022-06-23 · Engine

“the same thing is happening to my car that happened to many saturn owners of the same year. the car is turning but only stays on for a few seconds before shutting off. this seems to be the same as the ignition module and spark plugs issue as it is the same symptoms as those people were experiencing. …”

2021-02-10 · Engine · 102,057 mi

“engine stalled while driving at highway speeds around 65-70 mph. engine could not be restarted and had to be towed back home. mechanic inspection revealed complete loss of compression in two cylinders and partial compression loss in other two. engine was permanently damaged and would have to be replaced or rebuilt at high cost in the thousands. …”

2020-05-26 · Electrical System · 130,000 mi

“mechanic found short circuit in tail lamp assemblies causing brake lights to come on, and stay on, when headlamps do. *tr…”

2019-09-24 · Steering · 175 mi

“vehicle was in motion at 30 mph on city street, engine completely stopped working with loss of power steering and power brakes. coasted vehicle to a side street & stopped. had car towed to a mechanic. we were quoted $1700 bill to repair due to broken timing chain. researched recalls and found that nhtsa had a recall #07v519000 for 2001 saturn l100.…”

2018-07-30 · Power Train

“takata recall vehicle in park when started. lights dim an go bright on dash. fan goes on when motor not hot. when fan goes on and car is being driven car will jump when car shifts gears. i only can drive on side roads. to nervous to go on highway now. only happens when cooling fan is on. i have seen lots of reports that people post of other cars li…”

2018-02-15 · Structure:body · 117,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. while pumping fuel into the fuel tank, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking out of the tank. upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the leakage seemed to come from the tube, but was not completely sure. the contact also noticed that the brake lines were rusted. the contact researched the failur…”

2017-12-26 · Steering

“hello i am concerned that my vehicle has had a recall on it and i was not aware of it i was asked to get in touch with you all on saturday when the keys to my saturn would not start my vehicle , it is a used vehicle, the only car i have to get to and from work ,when i purchased this vehicle there was nothing wrong with it and still nothing is wr…”

2017-11-21 · Engine · 161,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. while driving 15 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing belt fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and d…”