Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2002 Saturn SL1. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission column shift (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Vehicle Shudder problems | |
| Transmission Noise problems |
One evening last week I noticed that when I would shift gears after being parked, it felt like something dropped under my car. The same night, I would be driving about 35-40 miles and hour in the 1-2 rpm range, all of a sudden the gauge would quickly jump to 3 rpms and then drop back down. Read details...
Gear shift started smoking then caught on fire. There was a recall for 2000-2003 Saturns of the same model. The dealer stated they weren't responsible for the fire and wasn't going to pay for the damages. Read details...
Transmission failure on 2002 Saturn sl mileage: 50+k only 2nd owner bought from used auto dealer. Covered on dealer warranty and fixed in 2005. Transmission failure again after warranty expiration- 2008. Read details...