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2002 Saturn Saturn S Series

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1Owner complaints

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What owners reported most

Engine And Engine Cooling
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

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97,000 miles · May 6, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling

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 COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF…

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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 COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN CALLING THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY LOCATED, BUT HAS NOT GOTTEN A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. UPDATED 05/27/09 *BF UPDATED 05/29/09.*JB

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Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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