2002 Saturn LS transmission problems
The 2002 Saturn LS has 26 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
26
Transmission complaints
4%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENT REGARDING A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED WHEN HIS VEHICLES WHEEL ASSEMBLY DETACHED. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED HE SUDDENLY FELT THE VEHICLE SHAKE AND THEN HE BEGAN RIDING ALONG THE GUARDRAIL. THERE WAS NO STEERING AND THE CONSUMER COULDN'T…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2002 Saturn LS have?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2002 Saturn LS transmission — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.