Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Saturn LS, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling140
- Electrical system63
- Exterior lighting62
- Steering35
- Suspension28
- Structure28
- Power train25
- Service brakes, hydraulic20
- Tires20
- Visibility14
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 16 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 10.2–11.7 L/100 km (about 20–23 mpg US), CO₂ 235–269 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 7.8 | 10.2 |
| LS · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 8.6 | 10.4 |
| LS · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 9.7 | 11.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2000 Saturn LS.
| 2005168 2 Jun 2005 | Electrical On certain vehicles, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time. This can cause … |
| 2003161 24 Jun 2003 | Other On certain vehicles, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power and the vehicle may be … |
| 2000195 15 Sept 2000 | Seats And Restraints Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Vehicles may have been produced with rear seat belt buckle assem… |
| 1999236 23 Dec 1999 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel tank assemblie has an Over Pressure Relief (OPR) valve that may become stuck open in a frontal collision. If the vehicle rolls ov… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Saturn told its dealers about the 2000 Saturn LS: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 633545 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR CHASSIS SERVICE MANUALSS REGARDING ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF SPACERS BETWEEN REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND VEHICLE BODY WHEN PERFORMING WHEEL ALIGNMENT. *JG |
| 633537 | SOME CONSUMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A STEERING WHEEL SHAKE OR VIBRATION FELT WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS CONDITION IS MOST NOTICEABLE ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES AT VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 65MPH (105 KM/H) *JG |
| 633516 | SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK, RATTLE AND POOR FIT FROM DEFROSTER GRILLE (INSTALL REDESIGNED DEFROSTER GRILLE) *JG |
| 633514 | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING REDESIGNED WIPER LINKAGE AND NEW SERVICE PROCEDURES. *JG |
| 633496 | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE AND/OR LEAK DIAGNOSIS. *JG |
| 633491 | SUBJECT REGARDING MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR FAILURE DUE TO OIL CONTAMINATION OF SENSOR MEMBRANE (INSTALL NEW MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR AND UPDATE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION) *JG |
| 633477 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING NEW DESIGN LINE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOIDS. *JG |
| 633468 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR ENGINE SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM FLOWCHART. *JG |
| 633466 | SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR STANDARD HVAC CONTROLLER WITH 3RD MOUNTING BOSS. *JG |
| 633449 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE INFORMATION ON NEW OIL COOLER COVER SEALANT. *JG |
| 633443 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR ENGINE SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING BALANCE SHAFT TIMING PROCEDURE. *JG |
| 633414 | SOME CONSUMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE REAR DOOR GLASS IS INOPERATIVE OR DISPLAYS ERRATIC OPERATION. *JG |
| 633411 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR ENGINE SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING NEW POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. *JG |
| 633406 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR TRANSAXLE SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING NEW DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *JG |
| 633395 | SUBJECT REGARDING WHISTLE NOISE UNDER CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATING CONSITIONS. *JG |
| 633352 | SUBJECT REGARDING INACCURATE ODOMETER READING AFTER LOSS OF BATTERY POWER. *JG |
| 632277 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE NEW POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 632269 | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING DESIGN CHANGE TO THERMOSTAT HOUSING, THERMOSTAT HOUSING BOLTS, AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING O-RING SEAL. *TT |
| 631945 | SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR CHASSIS SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE. *SLC |
| 631859 | SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR CHASSIS SERVICE MANUALS REGARDING FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE. *SLC |
| 631855 | SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE REGARDING FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER/PAD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. *SLC |
| 631317 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF REAR DOOR GLASS BEING INOPERATIVE OR OPERATES ERRACTICALLY.*JB |
| 631308 | INFORMATION REGARDING WHISTLE NOISE UNDER CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS.*JB |
| 631299 | SUBJECT REGARDING INACCURATE ODOMETER READING AFTER LOSS OF BATTERY POWER.*JB |
| 631295 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE OR VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*JB |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
TIMING CHAIN BREAKS, ENGINE STALL
TIMING CHAIN FAILURE-STALL
TIMING CHAIN FAILURE
TIMING CHAIN FAILURE
INOPERATIVE TAIL LAMPS
INOPERATIVE TAIL LAMPS
POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation