2000 Saturn Saturn L Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 Saturn Saturn L Series recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series.

Most common 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Electrical System	2
Structure	1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1

What owners report

2009-11-17, Electrical System
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 AND WHILE THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED, DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE THERE HAS BEEN A SULFUR LIKE SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN STALLING AS WELL. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE FOR THE BRIGHTS IS THE IGNITION CONTROL SWITCH. SATURN HAS TOLD ME THAT THESE RECALLS ARE NOW CLOSED. MY SATURN CASE NUMBER IS 71-777062859. *TR

2009-02-09, Structure
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 RUST OUT OF CRADLE AT FRONT CONNECTION OF LOWER CONTROL ARM OF FRONT WHEEL - INSUFFICIENT METAL REMAINED FOR EVEN MINIMAL SUPPORT - BRACKET COULD BE MOVED BY HAND. FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED CAUSE TO BE LOCATION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM PARALLEL TO AND TOO CLOSE TO CRADLE CAUSING CONTINUOUS HEATING OF CRADLE ACCELERATING THE DETERIORATION OF THE STEEL CRADLE. EXHAUST LOCATION AND CRADLE EXIST IN FACTORY

2008-09-11, Electrical System
I HAVE A 2000 SATURN IT CAUGHT FIRE TWICE FROM THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *TR

2008-08-06, Engine And Engine Cooling
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 IN GOOD WEATHER. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY RESULTED REQUIRING NEW HEAD AND OTHER MAJOR PARTS. REFERENCE ONGOING INVESTIGATION NUMBER NHTSA DP08002. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN. THIS NO-WARNING FAILURE COULD HAVE HAPPENED IN SUB ZERO WEATHER IN THE COUNTRY NEAR MY HOME IN WINTER. THIS FAILURE MEANS NO HEAT IN THE CAR FROM THE ENGINE. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY AND DEAT

2007-04-02, Engine And Engine Cooling
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. AFTER TAKING MY VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC I WAS TOLD THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD BROKEN AND HE WOULD NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO MAKE REPAIRS AND I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON CALLING THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THEY HAD HEARD OF THIS BEFORE AND IN ORDER TO FIX IT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY ~$1200 JUST TO REPAIR THE TIMING CHAIN AND THE CHANCES OF FINDING MORE DAMAGE INSIDE THE ENGINE DUE TO THIS HAPPEN

2000 Saturn Saturn L Series questions

Does the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Electrical System (2), Structure (1).

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