2002 Saturn LS Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 493 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Saturn LS overview page.
What owners report
“2002 SATURN L200 WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE LIGHTS FLICKER AS WELL AS THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED OUT ON EXPRESSWAY AND THE AIR CONDITIONER BECAME…”NHTSA complaint 10134530 — filed 08/19/2005
“WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. VEHICLE WAS TOWED”NHTSA complaint 10087301 — filed 08/05/2004
“PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S STEERING AND AIR BAG EQUIPMENT. THE CONSUMER IGNITION CONTROL MODULE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE…”NHTSA complaint 10079533 — filed 06/17/2004
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Saturn LS have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Saturn LS: 73 of 493 complaints on file (14.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Saturn LS have in total?
493 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
