2000 Saturn LW200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LW200 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Saturn LW200. That ranks 3rd out of 4 LW200 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 96,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Saturn LW200 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 50% | 132,348 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 168,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 168,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Saturn LW200 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Saturn LW200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2 weeks ago the odometer read 42,000 miles after a battery change it now reads 692,208 miles! Even though this appears to be a problem with the bcm computer gm says i am not covered for repair . No one in bara's office at gm or saturn customer service (gm) office can tell us if the vehicle is safe…
While driving abour 30 miles,car started to go crooked. As i picked up speed 2 about 50, it kept going to right and as if i was not controlling it. Happened various times with speed coming to 45-50. Would have to get off freeway, felt in danger, go down streets or turn around . Alignment. Balance…
The engine started making a tapping sound @ the valve cover passenger side when engine was running. Over a period of time the tapping got louder. Took it to a repair shop they said it definitely was the timing chain and cautioned me not to drive the car any more till i got the chain replaced. The…
Car won't start, security light flashes due to issues with the passlock system. This is a well documented problem throughout gm's cars, yet they refuse to do anything about it. Thousands of people are being led in circles by any vehicle with a passlock ii system and it is an unsafe problem with…
Other Saturn LW200 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 LW200 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 LW200 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 LW200 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saturn LW200?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Saturn LW200?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Saturn LW200 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LW200 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.