Component Record

Saturn LS 2002 Electrical System Problems

112 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2002 Saturn LS - 23% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage112 complaints

112 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V231000Reported June 23, 2003 - 239,993 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 239,993 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine247 Lighting81 Fuel and Propulsion System45 Power Train26 Suspension19 Brakes16

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.