2002 Saturn SL engine problems
The 2002 Saturn SL has 22 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
22
Engine complaints
14%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“MY SON HAD AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING 3 OTHER VEHICLES. THE MOTOR OF THE 2002 SATURN SL1 IN WHICH HE WAS DRIVING STALLED AS HE EXITED THE HIGHWAY ONTO A SERVICE ROAD. ONCE THE ENGINE STALLED,HE DID NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, HE STRUCK 2 VEHICLES THAT WERE STOPPED AT…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2002 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2002 Saturn SL engine — 14% 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.