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2002 Saturn SC electrical system problems

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Saturn SC32% of all complaints for this model year.

12
Electrical System complaints
32%
share of all complaints
93,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn sc. The contact stated that the key fell out of the ignition switch while driving. At times, the contact had difficulty placing the key in and out of the ignition switch. The ignition switch was repaired three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…

    filed Oct 27, 2016

  • Car has had issues with the starter over the years, requiring countless replacements before the recommended replacement dates. Recently, a starter lasted only 6 months before failing. When a mechanic looked at the starter, he said that there is probably something wrong with the ignition causing the…

    filed Nov 15, 2015

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to…

    General Communication · Service Campaign · issued Aug 26, 2024
  • This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and…

    24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 6, 2024
  • This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

    10-08-45-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 28, 2024
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Electrical System problems in other SC years

YearReportsShare
2001 SC524%
1999 SC28%
1997 SC1030%
1996 SC519%
1995 SC25%
1994 SC36%
1993 SC14%
SC electrical system problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.