2000 Saturn S-Series Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 8, 2005 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S-Series Wagon years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Saturn S-Series Wagon. That is the most of any S-Series Wagon model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 102,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. 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 Wagon problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~102,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~28,000 mi
Fuel System, Diesel1 · ~6,000 mi
Wheels1 · ~38,437 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System125%102,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling125%28,000——
Fuel System, Diesel125%6,000——
Wheels125%38,437——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 2 complaints
2004: 2200422005: 220052

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Saturn S-Series Wagon recalls (0)

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

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.

Dt: (spanish call): rear wheel cylinders on my 2000 saturn sw2 were leaking. They leaked and failed before, and it was time for the contact to take the vehicle to dealer for regular service. The dealer's mechanic told the contact that he needed to change the wheel cylinders.*ak

Wheels · received Nov 8, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10142193

Dt: the consumer states that when she put gas in vehicle it spit back out. The vehicle is a 2000 saturn sl1. There is a recall on a similar problem with the fuel tank assembly. The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealership once. The dealership called the manufacturer to see if car was in the…

Fuel System, Diesel · received Sep 22, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10137279

On december 14th i left work at 4:00 pm (temp was 20 degrees f), drove 1/2 mile, turned off ignition and made a quick purchase. Started the car, drove about 1/2 mile and the car began missing. I drove another block, the engine light came on, went off, and the car missed again. I headed back towards…

Electrical System · received Dec 16, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10103959

The consumer experienced an exhaust problem. The muffler, exhaust pipe and manifold needed to be replaced. Owner did take the vehicle back to the dealer where it was sealed. The sealant just melted the problem still exist. Provide further details. *jb

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 20, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10097233

Other Saturn S-Series Wagon years

← 1998 S-Series Wagon · 2002 S-Series Wagon →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 S-Series Wagon10
200040
1998 S-Series Wagon10

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

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

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

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

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