2002 Saturn SL electrical system problems
The 2002 Saturn SL has 44 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 29% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
44
Electrical System complaints
29%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“THE STARTER MOTOR ENERGIZED WITHOUT A KEY IN THE IGNITION OR ANYONE IN/NEAR THE CAR. IT WAS IN GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, AND IT RAN OVER A 12 INCH "STOP" AND INTO A FREEZER WHERE IT CONTINUED TO RUN FOR SOMETIME UNTIL IT BURNED UP. THE FREEZER PREVENTED IT FROM GOING THROUGH THE GARAGE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2002 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the 2002 Saturn SL electrical system — 29% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.