2000 Saturn LS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2000 Saturn LS has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 382 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 5 fires, 16 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (142 reports).

6Recalls
382Owner complaints
10Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your LS?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Saturn LS recalls

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Recall 05V245Jun 2, 2005291,652 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Ignition:Module

Recall 03V231Jun 23, 2003239,993 vehicles affected

Seat Belts

Recall 00V228003Aug 7, 2000156,305 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Recall 99V345Dec 2, 199936,848 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 99V197Jul 26, 19991,300 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch

Recall 99V199Jul 26, 19991,395 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Saturn LS problems

Problem areas named in the 382 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling142
Exterior Lighting73
Electrical System64
Steering39
Suspension29
Structure28
Power Train26
Service Brakes, Hydraulic23
Tires22
Visibility14

What owners report

2024-06-07, Service Brakes
I am listing this vehicle identification number to fulfill your request on the safety complaint form, however I believe what I am about to share is an issue that applies to all vehicles on the road today, regardless of their source of motive power, if they have a hydraulic-brake system. I believe the current federal specifications for brake lines are too susceptible to corrosion, and although the materials brake lines are made of on most vehicles, probably meet Federal standards. Federal standards for this and other vehicle parts should evolve more frequently, sensitive to modernization and field experience. Corrosion-resistant brake lines are available and Federal statutes should be upgr
2020-06-17, Engine
THE WHOLE SUBFRAME ON MY 2000 SATURN LS IS ROTTED SO BAD THAT I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE THE VEHICLE. IT STARTED WITH MY CAR NOT STARTING AND PUTTING IT UP ON A LIFT TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THAT NOT STARTING PROBLEM IS A BAD RESONATOR, BUT IN THE PROCESS THE SUBFRAME WAS FOUND TO BE SERIOUSLY ROTTED AWAY. *TR
2018-02-12, Service Brakes
CAR LEAKING OIL - NOW ENGINE TROUBLE
2017-08-26, Structure
NOTHING, THANK GOD HAD HAPPENED YET, BUT IT WILL IN A MATTER OF TIME, HOW MUCH TIME I HAVE NO IDEA. THE PROBLEM IS THE MOTOR CRADLE OR FRAME IS RUSTING OUT, THE FRONT WHERE THE MOTOR SETS HAD WHOLES RUSTED IN IT, THE WHOLE THING IS RUSTING AWAY.
2017-03-20, Unknown Or Other
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE MY TIMING CHAIN SNAPPED. CAR LOST POWER AND PUT ME AND MY FAMILY AT RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.

2000 Saturn LS questions

Does the 2000 Saturn LS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2000 Saturn LS: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Electrical System:Ignition:Module; Seat Belts; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saturn LS?

Based on 382 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (142), Exterior Lighting (73), Electrical System (64).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Saturn LS 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.

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