Recalls ·2002 Saturn SL

2002 Saturn SL recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Saturn SL; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 150 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints150
Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lightingCampaign 09E012000 · 07 Apr 2009

Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

What owners complain about

Share of the 39 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system25 · 64%
Engine5 · 13%
Steering4 · 10%
Power train3 · 8%
Exterior lighting3 · 8%
Air bags3 · 8%
Unknown or other2 · 5%
Visibility/wiper1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

20101
20132
201423
20154
20161
20172
20184
20201
20231

From owner complaints

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. After these repairs, when started it still made very noisy sounds coming from the engine. Now i can't get it to start at all. I…

Power train · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

The coolant system breaks frequently. The radiator breaks about every year. There also seems to be a sticking accelerator. If you have to accelerate very quickly. The car will idle abnormally high for weeks before returning to normal. The ignition key comes out without turning the vehicle off.

Unknown or other · Sep 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saturn sl2. The brake light illuminated intermittently. The dealer was contacted and stated that the bulb needed to be replaced. After the bulb was replaced, the brake light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 40,000. The failure…

Exterior lighting · Jan 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Saturn is an l200 series/there was only the ls on your list.numerous occasions of engine stall while traveling at all speeds. Called saturn/said vin not accepted? Live in florida keys/had to go to miami & get tail lamp fixed/only lasted two weeks (this was before engine stall) & call to saturn. Am 69yr old…

Power train · Oct 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20008
20013
20021

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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