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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2003 Saturn L200 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
9%of 138 total for the year
Median mileage
47,233miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Saturn L200, 9% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,233 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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

“Constant electrical failure with 2003 Saturn l series sedan..lights don t work properly(daytime running regular lights)..constant shorting ..horn blasts..cruise contrll goes on.. Map light.. Alarm activates while driving..sending unit failure..heater core failure..”

NHTSA complaint #10045054, filed 2003-10, 500 miles

“Sometimes would have a hard time starting the car or the car would not start at all. After about a week,the check engine light and passenger seat airbag light would come on. When these lights were on, the speedometer and tachometer did not work. Shortly after that the engine lock light came on and then nothing worked. The defrost front and rear, A/C, heating control, interior lights, airbag failure light lit up, seat belt light lit up and the self locking for the doors did not engage when putting the car into gear. …”

NHTSA complaint #10232659, filed 2008-06, 47,233 miles

“Temperature control is limited there is no mid point between hot and cold. If temperature is set between 87-90 blows only hot air, if temperature is set from 60-86 blows out cold air.”

NHTSA complaint #10104300, filed 2004-12, 750 miles

“2003 Saturn L200 developed problems with the heater system. The vehicle has been in the shop 6 times for climate control system that will not hold a warm setting. Hvac was reprogrammed 5 times, however the problem still exist. Saturn corporation refused to let the dealer work on the vehicle. The heat would only come on when the climate control was set at 90 degrees. The hepa filter was replaced. When the HVAC was set to heat and has been on for a while, it would blow cold air. The control assembly/A/C was replaced. The passenger compartment air filter was replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10134512, filed 2005-08, 12,646 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003139%

Other parts of the 2003 Saturn L200

Electrical system
50 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsInterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Saturn L200

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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