2001 Saturn LS vs 2002 Saturn LS
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Saturn LS | 2002 Saturn LS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 582 | 493 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 191 | 218 |
| Investigations | 8 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,312 mi | 76,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn LS | Saturn LS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 300 | 200 |
| Electrical System | 80 | 102 |
| Exterior Lighting | 51 | 69 |
| Engine | 41 | 43 |
| Power Train | 30 | 26 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | 34 |
| Suspension | 29 | 18 |
| Steering | 29 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 110 | 87 |
| Loss of power | 29 | 34 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2001 Saturn LS
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.