2000 Saturn LS Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 16%of 382 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Saturn LS, 16% of the 382 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2000 Saturn ls1 completely shut down while driving, and never started again. It will cost $2500 for a used motor and installation, plus $175 for the tow and the diagnostics; and now I'm enduring significant transportation challenges without a vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10236556, filed 2008-07, 93,000 miles“I noticed my brake lights and tail lights were not working all the time...upon further inspection it appears that the brake lights do not work when the headlights and/or tail lights are on. There is definitely a wiring problem... I have had several electrical problems with this vehicle, which is only 4 years old... The door locks and electric windows have been broken, and the intermittent wiper setting does not work properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10098456, filed 2004-11, 70,000 miles“1. Car has 44,000 miles on it. Coolant system is leaking. Estimated $500 to fix it. Car is 2.5 yrs old. 2. When windshield washer is used, it shorts out and wiper system stops working completely. Dealer's service dept recommends $400 wiper motor replacement even though they can not replicate the issue. I went thru three fuses in one day. Very dangerous situation as it is winter and I live in new england”
NHTSA complaint #10000145, filed 2002-12, 44,000 miles“On saturday, august 21, 2010, the check engine light came on and stayed illuminated in my 2000 Saturn ls2 sedan. As expected, I took it in for a diagnosis. The diagnosis I received was quite interesting. I was told there was a left bank 02 sensor failure (2 bank system) and that the car's computer failed and needs replacement. I was informed that if I don't replace the computer, I can continue to expect major components in the vehicle to fail on a continuous basis. The repair shop replaced the 02 sensor but wants over $1,000 to replace the computer! …”
NHTSA complaint #10352900, filed 2010-08, 122,000 miles“Driving to work when power seat began moving forward on it's own. Then seat switch started smoking a lot. I then pulled over exited vehicle and had someone notify fire dept in west brookfield ma. I then disconnected battery fire dept removed switch and inspected seat to make sure it was not on fire. The switch itself was toasted the wiring to the switch was fine, also the fuse to the seat did blow out. I will contact dealer for replacement switch. I also do have the burnt out switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10136800, filed 2005-09, 78,045 milesRelated recalls
- 03V231000Jun 23, 2003On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l l4 (l61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction…Covers: Saturn LS 2000–2002, L200 2003
Related service bulletins
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- 11002312Jun 6, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 10233329Mar 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.
- 10118256Jun 12, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM…
- 10097132Sep 14, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an onstar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the…
- 10083898Apr 27, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm…
- 10083484Apr 19, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery…
- 10078735Apr 19, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery…
- 10078734Apr 19, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. A customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar…
- 10083900Apr 8, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade to contact the gm…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Saturn LS
140 complaintsExterior lighting
62 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsTires
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Saturn LS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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