Saturn Saturn L Series Problems by Year
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Saturn Saturn L Series, across 5 model years (2000–2005). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Saturn Saturn L Series years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Saturn L Series model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 Saturn L Series: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Saturn L Series: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 Saturn L Series: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Saturn Saturn L Series problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Saturn Saturn L Series model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Saturn L Series | 1 | 0 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 2004 Saturn L Series | 1 | 0 | — | Seats | |
| 2002 Saturn L Series | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2001 Saturn L Series | 9 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 Saturn L Series | 5 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Saturn Saturn L Series years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (9), 2000 (5), 2002 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Saturn Saturn L Series?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 12 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Saturn Saturn L Series have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.