Power Train Related Problems of the 2002 Saturn LS

Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 2002 Saturn LS. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the axle assembly (five problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2002 Saturn LS

The Power Train problem

I lost power at highway speeds and at full throttle there was no acceleration. It made a loud boom like a backfire and a large piece of material that looked fiberglass matting and rocks blew out of the exhaust. The car accelerated fine for about 15 miles then started to bog down again.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the entire right front wheel assembly detached, causing the contact to have to guide the vehicle down the right guardrail with the brake depressed to keep the vehicle under control. Also, the air bags failed to deploy.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I was driving home on 7/26/08 Saturday night, and all of the sudden my engine just shut off. I had no warning and almost got in an accident. I pulled over and had to push the car into a parking lot at 11:00 pm.   Read details...


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