2002 Saturn Z Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Saturn Z. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Saturn Z
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles were assembled with an inadequate weld at the brake pedal pad to brake pedal actuator arm assembly. During braking, the brake pedal pad could separate from the brake pedal actuator arm.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the brake pedal assembly. Owner notification began february 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2002 Saturn Z. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Saturn Z model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saturn Z model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Saturn Z | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Saturn Z | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Saturn Z | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Saturn Z | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Saturn Z | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 Saturn Z
How do I know if my 2002 Saturn Z has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Saturn Z; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saturn dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V060000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Saturn models
- Ion4,343 complaints
- Vue2,351 complaints
- SL2,218 complaints
- LS1,458 complaints
- Aura1,439 complaints
- Outlook1,352 complaints
- Sky516 complaints
- SC1413 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.