2002 Saturn LS: engine failure

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. While attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to start, the key fob failed to lock and unlock the vehicle, the interior lighting failed to illuminate, and the instrument panel malfunctioned. The dealer stated that the body control module and ignition control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v231000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 02/05/15

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Engine · 111,000 miles · MN

Timing chain broke while driving. Engine died and had to coast to the shoulder.

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Engine · 130,000 miles · GA

I was backing out of a parking spot and my 2002 l200 stalled after a rattling sound from the engine. I had the car towed to the saturn dealership in marietta, georgia. They diagnosed that the timing belt had slipped/broke and had damaged the engine. They also said that the engine would need to be replaced and the timing belt on these cars was a known issue. I had saturn perform the engine replacement end of october, beginning of november 2008 for approximately $5000. I've since come to realize that there was a recall on saturn l200s from the same time period for the exact same problem. They've claimed that my VIN doesn't fall under the recall. I feel that I should be reimbursed for the cost of the engine replacement based on the defective part being a known issue and my car exhibiting the exact same issue that a recall was submitted. Updated 09/10/14

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Engine · 64,500 miles · MI

On june 25, 2014, I purchased a 2002 saturn l-200 from andrews automotive in mason, michigan with just over 62,000 miles on it. One month later, while driving at 70 MPH on us-127 just south of harrison, michigan, I felt a shudder in the steering wheel and the engine died. I was able to coast to the shoulder and safely come to a stop. After several unsuccessful attempts to restart the vehicle, I had it towed to a shop in harrison where they concluded that the timing chain failed and pistons hit the valves which will necessitate a completely new engine.

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Engine · 129,000 miles · MI

The car was running fine. I pulled away from a traffic light and tried to get up to the speed limit of 45 miles per hour. At approximately 40 miles an hour the engine just stopped in the middle of the road. I managed to get it to the side and called the wrecker. Mechanic said timing chain broke and I need a new engine.

Filed Jun 4, 2012 · Engine · 148,000 miles · NC

We were driving the car when it cut off unexpectedly with no warning, while we were going 70 in a pack of traffic. Luckily, we managed to get to the shoulder without a wreck. It would not restart. We had it towed to the mechanic who said the timing belt broke which in turn cause the engine to be damaged. We had to replace the engine as a result.

Filed Sep 28, 2011 · Engine · 140,000 miles · LA

Timing chain seperated on my 2002 saturn l200 at 15 MPH 2 months ago. It cost me $2700 to replace engine and then I found the links about a possible recall on this very issue but was told by saturn that it didn't cover my car. I am highly upset about this as my engine did exactly what all the other saturns in the recall did so why is mine excluded?? I want my year covered in the recall.

Filed Sep 10, 2011 · Engine · TN

My car showed no warning of any problem. Started to work lost power. Coasted to a safe place at a business. Was told timing chain had broken and I needed a new engine. It will cost $2600.00 to repair. Also there has been a problem with headliners sagging.

Filed Jul 16, 2010 · Engine · 75,200 miles · CA

Driving on the highway going about 70 MPH. The car's engine suddenly died, and the car decelerated. There was no noise or warning leading up to the engine dying. After pulling over to the side, I tried restarting the car. The engine tried to turn over, but it wouldn't start. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop. It was found that the timing chain had broken and destroyed the engine (cylinder head specifically). No reason for the breakage could be found. It was recommended that a new engine would be needed.

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. While driving approximately 20 MPH on normal road conditions; the engine stalled without warning. The engine failed to restart after several attempts. Roadside assistance towed the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to to a broken timing chain. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction at an estimated cost of $3800.00. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 130,000. The current mileage was 131,000. Updated 12/7/09 *cn updated 12/08/09.

Filed Jun 17, 2009 · Engine · 127,321 miles · TX

I have a 2002 saturn l200. I was driving on a busy highway in the dallas area (i635). When suddenly my car stalled when I tried to accelerate and then idled to about 5 MPH. I drove my vehicle to the access road where it died and the engine no longer turned. After diagnostic I am told that I was the timing chain. Since I was driving on the highway my valves and engine heads cracked. Now something that should have cost me $500 is now going to cost me $1500. I practically have to get a new engine.

Filed May 22, 2009 · Engine · 90,000 miles · OR

I was driving about 60 MPH on the highway and felt a jerk. The engine died and I had to quickly move over to the side of the highway. Turns out the timing chain broke. The auto repair shop said that the engine valves were bent. Total repair cost would be around $3,500.