CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Saturn L200 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 7 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (55 reports).
2003 Saturn L200 recalls
Most common 2003 Saturn L200 problems
Problem areas named in the 138 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 55 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Visibility | 10 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn L200. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 45 MPH, an abnormal whirling sound was coming from the vehicle and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact's wife was unable to restart the vehicle and with the assistance of a police officer, she coasted the vehicle off to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective timing chain which resulted in engine failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
PASSENGER SIDE WIPER BLADE STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN.
THE FRONT BUMPER PLASTIC FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE BUMPER TO THE CHASSIS DEGRADE AND BREAK OVER TIME AND THE FRONT BUMPER WILL FALL OFF WITHOUT NOTICE. THIS HAPPENED TO ME AS MY CAR WAS SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD IN A PARKING LOT AND I HAD TO GET OUT AND PICK UP THE BUMPER AND PUT IT IN MY BACK SEAT TO GET IT HOME. WHEN I GOT HOME UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THE PLASTIC FASTENERS HAD BROKEN AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT THE BUMPER BACK ON. I HAD TO USE WIRE TO ATTACH IT TO THE CHASSIS BECAUSE THE PLASTIC FASTENERS WERE ALL BROKEN AND BRITTLE.
BRAKELIGHTS HAVE QUIT WORKING TWICE. ALSO MULTIPLE ELECTRICLE PROBLEMS. ON 1 OCCASION, ABS LIGHT WAS OUT, CAME ON AGAIN WITH RESTART. ANOTHER TIME FUEL GAGUE SHOWED EMPTY, SHOWED FULL ON RESTART. ANOTHER TIME TURNED KEY AND NO ELECRIC AT ALL, UNPLUGGED BATTERY AND ALL WAS WELL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SATURN L200. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 148,000.
2003 Saturn L200 questions
Does the 2003 Saturn L200 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2003 Saturn L200: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Seat Belts; Electrical System:Ignition:Module; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Saturn L200?
Based on 138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (55), Engine And Engine Cooling (18), Exterior Lighting (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Saturn L200 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.