2000 Saturn S-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Series years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 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. That ranks 2nd out of 8 S-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 65,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Saturn S-Series 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 | 67% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 85,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Saturn S-Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Saturn S-Series.
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.
After being involved in an accident at 60 mph, striking a medal pole, the air bags did not deploy.*ak
Just all of a sudden one day my cars ignition would not turn on, i had to fight with it for about 10 minutes before it would start, have not replaced the part yet. *nm
Tried to insert the key into the ignition to start but the steering column was locked. Could not jiggle the steering wheel to unlock. Mechanic said the ignition cylinder was faulty, however when he tried to remove it to replace, it would not come out. Had to replace the entire assembly. First…
Other Saturn S-Series years
← 1999 S-Series · 2001 S-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 S-Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 S-Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saturn S-Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Saturn S-Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Saturn S-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.