Saturn Saturn L Series Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Saturn Saturn L Series (2000–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (11 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Saturn L Series model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Engine cooling11 58%
• Fuel system2 11%
• Electrical system2 11%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 5.3%
• Body and structure1 5.3%
• Electronic stability control1 5.3%
• Air bags1 5.3%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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