2002 Saturn LS exterior lighting problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2002 Saturn LS — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 1, 2023
“While the vehicle is running and driving down the road the headlights will turn off along with all the dash lights and all the gauges will go to zero, the interior light will turn on and it will ding (it acts like you are shutting the car off and opening the door) a couple seconds later everything…”
filed Apr 16, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE PLASTIC HOUSING IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CAN…Campaign 05V245000 · Jun 2, 2005
Related service bulletins
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
02-08-42-001J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2024
Exterior Lighting problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 LS | 51 | 9% |
| 2000 LS | 62 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Saturn LS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.