2002 Saturn S-Series Coupe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (1) · Service Brakes, Air:antilock (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2012-02-01 · SB-020842001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general motors vehicles and trucks: subject regarding, 2002 and prior passenger cars and trucks, chemical damage to exterior polycarbonate headlamp lenses. *slc updated *eh updated 3/30/11. headlamp lens overheating when covered and chemical damage to exterior polycarbonate headlamp
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2011-11-01 · SB-10-08-50-003B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint. *pe
Wheels:rim 2009-05-01 · 050310003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant). 2008 and prior gm passenger car and light duty trucks (including saturn) and hummer h2, h3 and saab 9-7x with cast aluminum wheels. *nj updated 10/23/09. *pe
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 2001-09-01 · 01T44 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding seat belt latch falls to the floor or is difficult to retrieve when putting on seat belt. *jg
Unknown Or Other 2001-09-01 · 01T42 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding new procedure for sunroof actuator to module timing. *slc
Tires 2001-05-01 · 01I04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service information on california vehicle code requirements regarding 2002 modelyear tire chain disclosure for various models including saturn vue. *tt
What owners report
2006-08-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline“i have had a problem with my oil disappearing. it is not burning off, and the dealership has checked for leaks, which do not exist. i have taken my vehicle in more than 5 times over 1.5 years for this problem, and the dealership will not fix it since it is not more than 2 quarts of oil disappearing per 3,000 miles (it's only about 1.5 quarts). …”
2004-03-23 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock“anti-lock braking problem. when i have to stop fast/hard due to traffic the brakes make a grinding sound and the car keeps going. the dealer replaced an sensor after my 4th complaint about the problem. it worked for a while but the problem is slowly coming back. anyone else have this problem?*ak…”
2003-04-14 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar“the steering wheel intermittently locked up. the vehicle was taken to the dealership on 4 occasions. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.