2000 Saturn Saturn L Series Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 40,041miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and electronic stability control (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,041 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling3 60%
- Electrical system2 40%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “While traveling at a speed of 60 miles per hour I my engine suddenly stalled with no prior warning of a problem, I was just about ran off the overpass I was crossing by a vehicle behind me. I was able to safely pull to the side of the road only to discover that my vehicle would no longer start. After taking my vehicle to a mechanic I was told that the timing chain had broken and he would not even attempt to make repairs and I would have to take it to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10186790, filed 2007-04, 100,000 milesElectrical system: “For the last month or so fluid from the AC condenser line has been flowing into the passenger side of the vehicle when the AC is on. As much as a half inch of liquid has poured onto the floorboard. About a week ago, the brights on the vehicle have been coming on automatically while the car is on and while the car was turned off and the key removed, draining the battery. The battery now needs to be replaced, but the there has been a sulfur like smell coming from the engine. The engine has been stalling as well. I believe the issue for the brights is the ignition control switch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10292585, filed 2009-11Body and structure: “Dealership review of car during oil maintenance indicated deterioration of cradle assembly - repair cost $1153 - wife complained of noise in front end - reviewed with test drive and car drove straight but dipped right at braking and dipped left at acceleration - visual inspection showed complete rust out of cradle at front connection of lower control arm of front wheel - insufficient metal remained for even minimal support - bracket could be moved by hand. …”
NHTSA complaint #10258064, filed 2009-02, 80,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 82 and 80,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the…
- 10032850Jan 1, 2008Tires, Equipment. General motors: information on tire radial force variation. Vehicle must be driven before measuring tires on equipment hunter gsp9700 toensure removal of any flatspotting. Models include all gm…
Other model years of the Saturn Saturn L Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 | 86,375 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 5 | 40,041 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Saturn Saturn L Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Saturn Saturn L Series reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,041 miles and the middle half falls between 82 and 80,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.