2002 Saturn SL transmission problems
The 2002 Saturn SL has 22 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
22
Transmission complaints
14%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“GEAR SHIFT STARTED SMOKING THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 2000-2003 SATURNS OF THE SAME MODEL. THE DEALER STATED THEY WEREN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRE AND WASN'T GOING TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGES. *PH *NLM”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2002 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2002 Saturn SL transmission — 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.