2000 Saturn SL Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,568miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2000 Saturn SL, 5% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,568 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Had to replace transmission casing had a bad leak wiring harness from ignition caught on fire putting me and my families life at risk rattles real bad in rear portion of car heater quit working”
NHTSA complaint #10070025, filed 2004-01, 73,568 miles“Instrument panel and gauges would get wet& disappear when vehicle is being washed or when ever it rains. Odometer could roll back mileage on its own. Would always be incorrect. Took to dealership & mechanic informed consumer that problem cannot be duplicated , and cannot repair problem.”
NHTSA complaint #878528, filed 2001-01“2000 Saturn sl2 was having problem with windshield wipers not working on low-steady (only worked intermittently) -- required wiper motor replacement in october 2003, which I believe is unusually short life span for windshield wiper motor”
NHTSA complaint #10042953, filed 2003-10“When you turn the key to the on position all the lights come on. If you wait a minute they all go out execpt for engine check light. I took to dealer, and said it stays on longer then fiveminutes, and nothing was done* about it.”
NHTSA complaint #725957, filed 2000-07“Interior overhead sagging above dome light, tried to have dealer fix (same condition after repair ). Traction control button failed, had to be replaced. Ash tray light failed 3 times, dealer replaced. Ventilation blower only works on high speed - all other speeds burned out over 2 weeks (could smell electrical burning). Remote control works half of the time, no improvement after dealer replaced batteries, saying white film was a known cause of remotes not working. Change oil light came on 1000miles after last oil change, coinciding with fan blower burning out. …”
NHTSA complaint #754463, filed 2001-11Related service bulletins
- 11004557Jun 17, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Saturn SL
35 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsTires
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Saturn SL
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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