2002 Saturn LS electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 112 complaints for the 2002 Saturn LS, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 112 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 74 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 15 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 74 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Electrical system failed without warning, causing the ignition relay to ignite the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle was consumed totally by fire.
I purchased my 2002 saturn l300 back on 9/30/2002. Car, at time of purchase, was brand new. Since its purchase my vehicle has been in the shop more times than I can remember. Recently I had a problem where vehicle wouldn't start so saturn had the vehicle towed to their columbus, ga location to evaluate the problem. Was advised battery had died and I needed to replace it. The new battery represents the 3rd battery this vehicle has had since I purchased it (vehicle currently has just over 55,000 miles on it).
Other problems reported for the 2002 Saturn LS
- Engine 246 complaints
- Lighting 81 complaints
- Fuel system 45 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints