2002 Saturn SL transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 18 complaints for the 2002 Saturn SL, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Gear shift started smoking then caught on fire. There was a recall for 2000-2003 saturns of the same model. The dealer stated they weren't responsible for the fire and wasn't going to pay for the damages. *nlm
While driving consumer heard a loud noise. Took vehicle to dealer, who determined that the gears broke and went through the transmission. Manual transmission was replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Saturn SL
- Electrical system 44 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints