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#BS-2002-SATSC-5AD3

2002 Saturn Sc

Based on reports from 45 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
45
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Recalls
0
TSBs
51
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 45 complaints, 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

6 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 56K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

9
0–30K
8
30–60K
8
60–90K
4
90–120K
2
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (9 reports) • Median: 56K 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: Airbags (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags6 (13%)
Electrical6 (13%)
Other3 (7%)
Electrical System:ignition:switch3 (7%)
Electrical System:ignition3 (7%)
Engine3 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (4%)
Steering2 (4%)

2002 Saturn Sc: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2002 Saturn Sc, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 56,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 56K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2002 Saturn Sc, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition:switch Issues

Electrical System:ignition:switch complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Saturn Sc, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:switch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Saturn Sc, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-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

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01
1
02
7
03
1
04
3
05
2
06
7
07
3
08
2
10
1
11
12
14
3
15
1
16
1
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Saturn Sc. Recent trend: stable.

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The worst model year for the Saturn Sc is the 1992 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2002 Saturn Sc vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

45

Class avg

141

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 45 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Saturn Sc Model Years

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2002 Saturn Sc: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Saturn Sc?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Saturn Sc is related to the airbags, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Saturn Sc reliable?
The 2002 Saturn Sc has 45 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Saturn Sc 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 Sc have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2002 Saturn Sc according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Saturn Sc problems start?
Based on 32 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 56,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K 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.
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