2000 Saturn S-Series Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 22, 2010 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S-Series Sedan years
Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Saturn S-Series Sedan. That ranks 3rd out of 6 S-Series Sedan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 180,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Saturn S-Series Sedan problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~180,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~108,054 mi
Fuel System, Other1 · ~60,000 mi
Visibility1 · ~108,054 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%180,000——
Exterior Lighting133%108,054——
Fuel System, Other133%60,000——
Visibility133%108,054——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412009: 1200912010: 120101

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Saturn S-Series Sedan recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Saturn S-Series Sedan.

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.

Key fit in ignition but would not turn, tried turning steering wheel back and forth in locked position while turning key but to no avail. After approximately 5-10 minutes key would finally turn and allow me to start vehicle but the same thing happened the next time i tried to start the car. *tr

Electrical System · received Jun 22, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10339436

Car will turn over and immediately stall. This will continue for approx. 10 to 15 min.each time you turn the key,it will turn over and immediately stall. As if there is no gas going to the fuel injectors; or the fuel injectors stop . No mechanic can seem to find the problem since it never happens…

Fuel System, Other · received Sep 5, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10282964

When driving car and raining with windshield wipers on the 3rd level of delay they function normally, but when you switch to "low" on the windshield wipers, windshield wipers still stay on delay 75% of the time, and work properly the other 25%. Use of the turn signal also seems to affect them…

Exterior Lighting · received Jul 5, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10080369

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saturn S-Series Sedan?

Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, fuel system, other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Saturn S-Series Sedan?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Saturn S-Series Sedan a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series Sedan model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.