NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2000 Saturn LS; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — brake lights. Owners filed 416 complaints, most often about electrical system.
Exterior lighting — Brake lightsCampaign 05V245000 · 02 Jun 2005
Problem: On certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time.
Risk: This can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp) or tail lamps. A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install two new tail lamp reinforcing socket adapters and sockets free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Electrical system — ModuleCampaign 03V231000 · 23 Jun 2003
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l l4 (l61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power, and the vehicle may be hard to start. Continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the "service engine soon" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and exhaust resonator.
Risk: Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. Prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module calibration. Owner notification began on august 4, 2003. Owners should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.
Seat beltsCampaign 00V228003 · 07 Aug 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Fuel system, gasoline — StorageCampaign 99V345000 · 02 Dec 1999
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fuel tank assemblies in these vehicles have an over pressure relief (opr) valve that can become stuck open in a frontal collision. If the vehicle rolls over, fuel spillage could occur.
Risk: If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
Remedy: Dealers will permanently seal the outlet port of the opr valve.
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." because of a problem in the hazard warning switch assembly, the turn signal lamps may not work or may work intermittently when the driver uses the turn signal lever or hazard warning switch. If the vehicle turn signal indicators are not flashing, then the turn signal lamps may not be flashing.
Risk: Other drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle is turning and a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch assembly.
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles may have been produced with an inoperative valve within the fuel tank assembly.
Risk: If a vehicle with an inoperative valve were involved in a rollover, fuel spillage could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that the fuel tank assembly valve is operating as intended. They will replace the fuel tank assembly if necessary.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Electrical system11 · 28%
Structure11 · 28%
Engine10 · 25%
Exterior lighting7 · 18%
Suspension5 · 12%
Steering4 · 10%
Service brakes4 · 10%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn l series. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the driver inadvertently pulled the key out of the ignition and the vehicle continued to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The vin was not available. The…
I was driving a 98 toyota tacoma on a 45 mph highway when a pedestrian in the road caused all lanes of traffic to suddenly stop. I was unable to stop in time and went into the median to avoid an accident. I was unable to keep my vehicle in the median and struck the 2000 saturn coupe drivers side fender to drivers side…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal noise from both the front passenger and driver sides of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed…
Please note that our saturn 2000 ls "key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position. We have not received a recall notice regarding our saturn ls. We have received a recall notice on our saturn vue suv regarding "key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.