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2000 Saturn LS Equipment Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
2%of 382 total for the year
Median mileage
107,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 Saturn LS, 2% of the 382 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles.

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.

“I was driving on the highway when I suddenly lost all power with no warning. I am told by the dealership that the timing chain was broken. I now need to replace the engine - at a cost close to what the car is worth. I see that the 2001 cars have this same problem and were subject to recall. Why not the 2000?”

NHTSA complaint #10282021, filed 2009-08, 107,000 miles

“I was driving on california highway 101 south when on an incline, my motor on my Saturn 2000 l suddenly stopped working. I had it hauled to my Saturn dealer, and was told several days later that the timing chain broke and the entire motor needed to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10129780, filed 2005-07, 69,000 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

“4 cylinder shot, engine shot.this 2000 ls2 v-6 had the whole 100,000 mile maintenance done, timing chain bla bla bla.electric windows,4 ways hazards, turn signals,engine,A/C-heater,blower motor,handles broke-interior only,car ran good when it ran but when it stopped it always costs money.”

NHTSA complaint #10339368, filed 2010-06, 197,000 miles

“2000 l-series wagon has continuing power steering problems. Power steering pump was leaking and was replaced 2/01 and again on 8/01 at which time the power steering rack was also replaced. Now on 8/03 the power steering rack needs to be replaced again!!!”

NHTSA complaint #10033269, filed 2003-08, 9,011 miles

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200241%
2001112%
200092%

Other parts of the 2000 Saturn LS

Engine cooling
140 complaintsElectrical system
63 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 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Saturn LS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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