Model year guide

2002 Saturn S-Series

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Saturn S-Series is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 93 on record.

2002 Saturn S-Series — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2002 Saturn S-Series at a glance

Safety recalls1
Typical price$1,205

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Saturn S-Series recalls 1

Seat Belts:front:anchorage NHTSA Campaign #02V020000 · manufacturer #02002/02C05 · NHTSA lists this under S-series Sedan · 17/01/2002

CERTAIN SEDANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS BETWEEN THE DOOR STRIKER AND BELT-LINE THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN SPECIFICATIONS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL FASTENERS TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PILLAR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SATURN A…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 12 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

What's a 2002 Saturn S-Series worth?

Low
$600
Typical price
$1,205
High
$2,200

From 66 comparable 2002 Saturn S-Series listings.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 6

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES AND TRUCKS: SUBJECT REGARDING, 2002 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS, CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR POLYCARBONATE HEADLAMP LENSES. *SLC UPDATED *EH UPDATED 3/30/11. HEADLAMP LENS OVERHEATING WHEN COVERED AND CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR…

Bulletin SB-020842001B · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2012

GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE

Bulletin SB-10-08-50-003B · Seats · Nov 2011

LOW TIRE PRESSURE, LEAKING CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS (REPAIR WITH ADHESIVE SEALANT). 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) AND HUMMER H2, H3 AND SAAB 9-7X WITH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS. *NJ UPDATED 10/23/09. *PE

Bulletin 050310003 · Wheels · May 2009

INFORMATION REGARDING NEW PROCEDURE FOR SUNROOF ACTUATOR TO MODULE TIMING. *SLC

Bulletin 01T42 · Sep 2001

SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH FALLS TO THE FLOOR OR IS DIFFICULT TO RETRIEVE WHEN PUTTING ON SEAT BELT. *JG

Bulletin 01T44 · Seat Belts · Sep 2001

SERVICE INFORMATION ON CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING 2002 MODELYEAR TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING SATURN VUE. *TT

Bulletin 01I04 · Tires · May 2001

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S-SERIES COUPE. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Saturn S-Series

The Saturn S-Series is a family of compact cars from the Saturn automobile company of General Motors. With this car, Saturn pioneered their brand-wide "no-haggle" sales technique.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2002 Saturn S-Series trims & engines on record

Trims
SL1 · SL2 · SC2 · SC1 · SL
Engines
1.9L 4-cyl · 1.8L 4-cyl

2002 Saturn S-Series vehicles on record

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Other Saturn S-Series model years

2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992

2002 Saturn S-Series — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Saturn S-Series have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Saturn S-Series. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

How much is a 2002 Saturn S-Series worth?

Comparable 2002 Saturn S-Series listings run roughly $600–$2,200, typically around $1,205 (from 66 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.