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#BS-2002-SATLS-65E4

2002 Saturn Ls

Based on reports from 631 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

631

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

218

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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 631 complaints, 19 crashes, 21 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

136 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 75K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

155

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (155 reports) • Median: 75K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (136 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine136 (22%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine73 (12%)

Electrical62 (10%)

Fuel System35 (6%)

Lights30 (5%)

Exterior Lighting:headlights27 (4%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys22 (3%)

Suspension12 (2%)

2002 Saturn Ls: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2002 Saturn Ls, with 136 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 75K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2002 Saturn Ls, with 73 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2002 Saturn Ls, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Saturn Ls, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Saturn Ls. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

03V231000Jul 2003

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L L4 (L61) ENGINES, A FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION IN IDLE QUALITY, REDUCTION IN OVERALL ENGINE POWER, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BE HARD TO START. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER SUCH AN IGNITION MODULE FAILURE WILL RESULT IN THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT FLASHING, AND MAY LEAD TO SECONDARY FAILURES OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND EXHAUST RESONATOR.

05V158000Apr 2005

SEAT BELTS

CERTAIN WAGONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE HOLDING THE REQUIRED TEST LOAD FOR THE REQUIRED TIME.

05V245000Oct 2005

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE PLASTIC HOUSING IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISTORTED IF THE BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 631 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Saturn Ls Model Years

2004 2002 2001 2000 1999

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2002 Saturn Ls: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Saturn Ls?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Saturn Ls is related to the engine, with 136 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2002 Saturn Ls reliable?

The 2002 Saturn Ls has 631 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 21 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2002 Saturn Ls problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2002 Saturn Ls have any recalls?

Yes, the 2002 Saturn Ls has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Saturn Ls problems start?

Based on 490 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,200 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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