Sc (2002)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
Every complaint of any kind (brakes, airbags, electrical and the rest) whose VIN names the engine, across all model years. The score above counts only engine, transmission and drivetrain complaints, so its figures for the same engine are smaller. Fire, injury and death figures count complaints that report one.
LL0
1.9L 4-cylView details
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LV6
1.8L 4-cylView details
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Saturn Sc Unidentified Engine
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L26
3.8L 6-cylView details
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L33
5.3L 8-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Saturn Sc, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2002-2002 Saturn Sc complaints?
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Saturn Sc. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the engine.
Is the 2002-2002 Saturn Sc a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Saturn Sc. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002-2002 Saturn Sc have?
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 Saturn Sc as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2002-2002 Saturn Sc?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002-2002 Saturn Sc.
What should I check before buying a used Saturn Sc?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Sc have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2002 Saturn Sc. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 38 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-18.