2000 Saturn Saturn L Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Saturn L Series years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Saturn L Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 50,040 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Saturn Saturn L 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 60% | 50,040 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 82 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Saturn Saturn L Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Saturn Saturn L 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Timing chain failure-stall (DP08002) — opened Jun 18, 2008, closed Oct 16, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
For the last month or so fluid from the ac condenser line has been flowing into the passenger side of the vehicle when the ac is on. As much as a half inch of liquid has poured onto the floorboard. About a week ago, the brights on the vehicle have been coming on automatically while the car is on…
Dealership review of car during oil maintenance indicated deterioration of cradle assembly - repair cost $1153 - wife complained of noise in front end - reviewed with test drive and car drove straight but dipped right at braking and dipped left at acceleration - visual inspection showed complete…
I have a 2000 saturn it caught fire twice from the cigarette lighter. *tr
No-warning timing chain failure on 2000 saturn with 4cyl 2.2 liter engine. This saturn has vin number: vin and is outside the previous recall range. The car as 80,000 miles on it. The timing chain failed without warning driving on a divided lane highway at constant 55 mph speed in rockton illinois…
While traveling at a speed of 60 miles per hour i my engine suddenly stalled with no prior warning of a problem, i was just about ran off the overpass i was crossing by a vehicle behind me. I was able to safely pull to the side of the road only to discover that my vehicle would no longer start…
Other Saturn Saturn L Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Saturn L Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Saturn L Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Saturn L Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Saturn L Series | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Saturn L Series model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.