Car financing: 2002 Saturn LS
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
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- Recalls
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For sale
We do not have a 2002 Saturn LS for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
What to check when buying the 2002 Saturn LS
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 493 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (204), electrical system (112) and exterior lighting (73). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V245000 | 2005-06-02 | exterior lighting:brake lights | ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE PLASTIC HOUSING IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISTORTED IF THE BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME. |
| 05V158000 | 2005-04-20 | seat belts | CERTAIN WAGONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE HOLDING THE REQUIRED TEST LOAD FOR THE REQUIRED TIME. |
| 03V231000 | 2003-06-23 | electrical system:ignition:module | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L L4 (L61) ENGINES, A FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION IN IDLE QUALITY, REDUCTION IN OVERALL ENGINE POWER, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BE HARD TO START. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER SUCH AN IGNITION MODULE FAILURE WILL RESULT IN THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2002 Saturn LS
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2002 Saturn LS; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the 2002 Saturn LS, here are the facts that matter.
What to check on the LS
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA has 493 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine and engine cooling, electrical system and exterior lighting. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Reading the spec sheet
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Who the LS suits
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
How big it is
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway.
A longer test drive
Rent the LS for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Get an offer
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2002 Saturn LS from us first.
Ask us about the 2002 Saturn LS
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Saturn LS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Saturn LS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Saturn LS?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2002 Saturn LS before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2002 Saturn LS have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.