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1999–2002 · 4 model years

Saturn S-Series Sedan recalls & problems by year

1 recall and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20014 complaints
Most recalls20021 recall
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported50 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
012341999: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 3 complaints, 1 recalls1999200020012002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 S-Series Sedan——132030
2001 S-Series Sedan——040000
2000 S-Series Sedan——030000
1999 S-Series Sedan——041020

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling4
  • Air bags2
  • Electrical system2
  • Power train2
  • Seat belts1
  • Seats1
  • Exterior lighting1
  • Visibility1