2000 Saturn LS Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2000 Saturn LS, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 61,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (13% of reports).
- 63electrical system complaints
- 61,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 8 of 63 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 31 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 63 complaints, 2 a fire.
Saturn LS electrical system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition:module
Problem: 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 "service engine soon" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and exhaust resonator.
Risk: Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. Prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.
Fix: Dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module calibration. Owner notification began on august 4, 2003. Owners should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Car leaking oil - now engine trouble
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls. The contact stated that the rear tail lights failed to illuminate. The contact mentioned that there was an electrical malfunction that burned the sockets and wires causing the bulbs to short. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn l series. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the driver inadvertently pulled the key out of the ignition and the vehicle continued to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The vin was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Saturn LSs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2000 Saturn LS (16% of the 382 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Saturn LS electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 61,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2000 Saturn LS?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 8 of 63 complaints.
Other 2000 Saturn LS problems
See all 2000 Saturn LS problems or electrical system problems across all LS years.