Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2002 Saturn SL2. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission noise (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Noise problems | |
| Transmission Solenoid problems | |
| Vehicle Shudder problems |
The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Sl2. While driving between 20 and 40 mph mph, the vehicle became sluggish while the contact attempted to accelerate. He had to slow the vehicle down and gradually accelerate in order to switch gears. Read details...
: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, a noise was heard and the vehicle stalled without warning. It was maneuvered off the road, and towed to the dealer. The dealership determined the transmission needed to be replaced. The gear went through the bottom of the transmission. Updated 01/10/07. Read details...
Automatic transmission. Driving on straightaway ~ 20-30 mph. Banging into gear as shifts. Harder bang when going into "r". Brought to dealership immediately. Problem: faulty solenoid. Replaced valve body. Expensive repair! this is a very premature, failure. Car only 3 years with ~50k. Read details...