2002 Saturn SL power train problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Saturn SL — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 19, 2018
“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…”
filed Oct 10, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 SL | 20 | 18% |
| 2000 SL | 35 | 24% |
| 1999 SL | 22 | 12% |
| 1998 SL | 33 | 20% |
| 1997 SL | 23 | 10% |
| 1996 SL | 37 | 13% |
| 1995 SL | 40 | 11% |
| 1994 SL | 35 | 12% |
| 1993 SL | 26 | 15% |
| 1992 SL | 13 | 11% |
| 1991 SL | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Saturn SL
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.