Used 2002 Saturn S-Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Saturn's have a few factory issues.
David, 07/14/2019
2002 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Saturn's are notorious for few undesirable traits. The transmissions are known for problems with reverse gears, resulting in " reverse slam" where putting it in reverse takes a half a minute to engage,and if you feather the gas, it lurches backwards. The subframe is prone to rusting completely thru. Another common trait.
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Poor quality, ridiculous car!
HRC, 12/17/2009
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car for my son. It is 7 years old and has only 53,000 miles on it. The day after we bought it, the transmission went out and had to be rebuilt. A month later the ECU went out. The brake fluid is leaking into the brakes causing them to corrode. The car rattles terribly in the dash and doors. I can start the car with anything, other keys, scissors, doesn't matter. I can even pull the key out while the car is running and it will continue to run. The repairs this car needs seems to be endless and it only has 53000 miles on it. No wonder American car companies are going under.
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mattmk, 06/22/2013
2002 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my SL1 with 26 miles on the odometer. Had doubts about this car from the outset; the car I was supposed to get had trans. failure on the way to the dealer. At the moment, I'm just shy of 260,000. I'm hoping to make it to 300K. The car has been very reliable, the only major issues I've had: 1) Front driver side wheel bearing ($400) 2) Back up lights stopped working at about 200K 3) Emergency brake (which I used every time) went at about 250K 4) The engine goes through about 2 qts of oil every 4k miles. I also used 10W30 instead of 5W30 and still averaged 38mpg I finally replaced both front headlamps ($34) with a little brighter lamp. Heat and A/C still work (surprise!)
WORST CAR EVER
not_happy2, 09/01/2012
2002 Saturn S-Series SL1 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
I;ve had this car for a few years and have had problems since day one. Breaks squeak, has no pick up, have had to replace the transmission at 80,000 miles, constant front end issues, always have a hard time passing state inspection, have an idle problem that I just cant get fixed because no mechanic can figure it out. I;ve put more money into in replacing sensor/valves trying to figure out the issue than I should have. Over all I cant remember when I didnt have some sort of problem with this car other than for a month or two. I HATE MY CAR! I HATE SATURNS!
Disappointed
Natalie, 06/01/2006
2002 Saturn S-Series SL2 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Saturn began falling apart when it was 2 years old. Everything that the dealer fixed (battery, wheel cylinders, brakes) had to be repaired again by another mechanic. At about 75000, the transmission began having problems. There has never been much power - the ac has to be shut off to get up a hill, the ride is rough, and the interior is extremely loud. I wrote a long letter to Saturn outlining the issues and received a pat "we cannot change the past but suggest that you have a current diagnosis at the local dealership." I will never buy another Saturn and certainly do not recommend them to anyone.