2000 Saturn LS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 382 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,108miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Saturn LS, 3% of the 382 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,108 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“My car drives like its coughing and sometimes it cuts off on me, and my brake lights work sometime, I have had people honk to tell me my lights not working then they will pop on when they get ready.”
NHTSA complaint #10588704, filed 2014-05, 138,000 miles“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 own a 2000 Saturn ls2. There have been 2 recalls on the l series vehicles. Although my model is considered the LS series, I have experienced the exact same symptoms with my vehicle as described with the l series recall. The most recent was the replacement of all four of the oxygen sensors in my vehicle which I believe to be the same problem as described with the l series vehicle and attributed to the Saturn part known as the ignition control module. Over a period of about 2 months I noticed: 1. A deterioration in idle quality 2. A reduction in overall engine power 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217351, filed 2008-02, 126,000 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“Driver noticed that while the vehicle was parked a liquid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Driver took to the dealer for information, and mechanic determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced due to mold. And the service engine soon light was on.”
NHTSA complaint #10108963, filed 2005-03, 54,000 milesRelated recalls
- 99V345000Dec 2, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fuel tank assemblies in these vehicles have an over pressure relief (opr) valve that can become stuck open in a…Covers: Saturn LS 2000
- 99V197000Jul 26, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles may have…Covers: Saturn LS 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Saturn LS
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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