How many recalls does the 2002 Saturn Saturn S Series have?

The 2002 Saturn Saturn S Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Saturn Saturn S Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Saturn Saturn S Series?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2002 Saturn Saturn S Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Saturn Saturn S Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saturn s series. The contact stated that the vehicle constantly shuts off ever since it was purchased. The vehicle must remain parked for at least a week before it will restart. After the most recent failure, the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The technician…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2009-05-04

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Saturn Saturn S Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.