2003 Saturn L200 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Saturn L200, 2% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,400 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Preceeding the two electrical fires in my vehicle, I had intermittent issues with shorts in the electrical system (the locks unlocking/locking at random; lights going on and off and the alarm system triggering even when not set). There was also leakage from somewhere in the car (either through the windshield or elsewhere in the front) that was quite noticeable during a heavy storm. Earlier this year, I was exiting a parking garage when I first saw and then smelled smoke coming from out of the dash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128416, filed 2005-07, 43,400 miles“2003 l-200 purchased feb 03. Soon found numerous issues with car, to this day have not been fixed. Tried Saturn 800 # to no avail. Rep was rude. Flat out told me nothing to be done by Saturn if local dealer can't fix. Told by local svc mgr supv I was making probs up & no one else had these problems. He told svc reps halt correcting or reviewing warranty work on our car. Escalated & wrkd w/ dir of oprtns. He wasn't able to fix probs due to resistance frm Saturn. Was told no more work on probs becz Saturn intervened in doing more warranty work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062229, filed 2004-03, 75 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Saturn L200. The contact stated that the air conditioner failed to blow cool air. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated a condenser and a clutch was needed in order to repair the vehicle. The mechanic also stated that if the vehicle was not properly repaired the belt would seize causing an engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10620855, filed 2014-08, 156,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244201Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10244214Sep 21, 2023This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10233330Mar 10, 2023This bulletin provides an updated repair procedure to correct a customer concern of a musty odor from A/C system, most noticeable at vehicle start-up.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10228906Dec 21, 2022This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support…
- 10224820Oct 7, 2022This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200090May 17, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 Saturn L200
50 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsInterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Saturn L200
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology