Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2002 Saturn SL2.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Coil Spring problems | |
| Front Suspension Hub problems |
2002 Sl2 front right side of vehicle exploded for no apparent reason. A defect or product failure in the coil spring mount, strut mount or tie rod released enough kinetic energy to lift the vehicle off the pavement and shatter the windshield and body nd jettison the right front wheel. The vehicle was declared a total loss.
Humming sound coming from front passenger side. Sound got louder after replacing brake pads and tires with front end alignment. Upon inspection, front hub bearing is going out. Saturn 2002 Sl2 with 85k miles, with mostly highway driving. Sound occurs whether driving highway or city.