1996-2002 Saturn Sedan/Wagon: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
2002 Saturn S-Series
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1996-2002 Saturn Sedan/Wagon directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1996 SL w/manual steering:
Pinion gear could disengage from steering rack under high steering-system load conditions, such as parking or low-speed maneuvers.
1996 SW1/SW2:
Welds between roof and reinforcement panels do not meet specifications; flange sides could partially separate in a crash.
1996-97 SL w/manual steering:
Pinion-bearing cage in steering gear can separate, disengaging and causing loss of control.
1996-97:
Horn could become inoperable or activate without pressing button; heat could build up, leading to an underhood fire.
1997:
Ignition key can be removed while cylinder is in "run" position.
1999-2000:
Some seatbelt shoulder-guide anchor bolts were inadequately tightened at center pillar and could fall out.
2000:
Armrest latch may open during a crash.
2000:
Some brake-pipe attachment nuts may have been improperly tightened; fluid leakage could occur.
2000:
Some rear-bumper fasteners could be loose or missing; rear bumper may not absorb energy as designed, in a rear-end collision.
2000:
Some welds in instrument-panel carrier assembly were not strong enough; occupant, especially if unbelted, may have increased risk of injury in frontal crash.
2000:
The fuel-tank Over Pressure Relief valve can become stuck open in a frontal collision, creating a fire hazard.
2001:
An improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park-lock assembly could allow the vehicle to be shifted out of "Park" with the ignition key removed.
2001:
An inadequate weld at the top of the fuel tank could allow fuel leakage in a rollover.
2002 sedan:
Welds between the door-striker and beltline do meet specifications. The seatbelt anchorage on the pillar could fail, increasing the risk of injury.
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