Saturn L200 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 138 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Saturn L200, across 1 model years (2003–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (138). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Saturn L200 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No L200 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 L200: 138 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Saturn L200 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| Power Train | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Saturn L200 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2003: electrical system (50)
All Saturn L200 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 L200 | 138 | 4 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Saturn L200 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (138). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Saturn L200?
Electrical System, with 50 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Saturn L200 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.