2000 Saturn LS Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 382 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Saturn LS, 1% of the 382 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“2000 Saturn ls1: since I have purchased this car brand new and taken it for regular maintenance I have had the following problems: several voluntary recalls, then I have had 3 actuator motors in my doors go bad (all different doors); cradle bush bearings needing replacement; front suspension linkages needing replacement; the car battery exploded; emission system malfunction. Everytime I gripe to Saturn they are not willing to look into, I feel like there are numerous safety concerns that should be looked into in the 2000 LS series.”
NHTSA complaint #10056772, filed 2004-02“The contact owns a 2000 Saturn ls1. While parked on the side of the road due to icy conditions, a semi-truck lost control while driving up an incline. The semi-truck was headed directly towards the contact's vehicle, so he jumped out of the passenger side and fell into a ditch. The semi-truck struck the front corner panel of the contact's vehicle and placed a few dents in the door. When the contact jumped out of the vehicle, all of the doors automatically locked and prevented him from re-entering. He sustained hip and minor spine injuries, for which he is currently being treated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10265745, filed 2009-04, 150,000 miles“When attempting to start vehicle would not start. The consumer would have to wait 10 minutes before the vehicle would start. The consumer took the vehicle to dealership for inspection, however, the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. The modules in the engine and the remotes were changed but the problems continued to get worse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10087338, filed 2004-09Latches, locks and linkages: 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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