2000 Saturn SL Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 198,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Saturn SL, 4% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 198,000 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.
“Rear door latches do not always latch after closing rear doors (sl2-4 door sedan). Exterior door handles will stick in open position. If not noticed, doors will open when driving, usually when braking or making a turn. Rear seat passengers or items could be ejected from vehicle or doors could strike other vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10404873, filed 2011-06, 198,000 miles“This model of Saturn has a flexible rubber bumper. If the car is parked headed into a curb, the bumper has a tendency to cup over the front curb as the car settles into place. There is no warning to the driver when this has occured. Then, upon backing out of the parking space, the front bumper tears away from the car. This has happened to my car three times in twenty months and in three different parking lots, despite my efforts to avoid parking spaces that head into a curb. When it occurs the bumper dangles an inch or two below the front frame until it is reattached by the garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #746047, filed 2001-05“Vehicle had to be realigned on three occasions by dealer due to the excessive wear on front tires. Battery replaced twice. The cable shift control replaced. Bolt and seal washer replaced. Consumer states the vehicle made a roaring noise and vibrated while driving. Both front inner door handles failed and were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8005029, filed 2002-03“Ongoing problem with engine stalling. Vehicle been into dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Dealer replaced oil pan due to oil pan leak. Glove box fell out due to the lock being broke. Ses light on due to terminal dislodged on 5 volt reference splice pack. Consumer has replaced the ECM due to stalling and found battery cable loose and fixed problem, however vehicle is still stalling.”
NHTSA complaint #880179, filed 2001-02“While driving windshield becomes distored. However, windshield has been replaced twice, and is still having the same problem, visibility. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8002829, filed 2002-01Related recalls
- 99V297000Oct 27, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a console armrest fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior…Covers: Saturn SL 2000, SW 2000, SC 2000
- 99V232000Aug 23, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 581, "bumper standard." these vehicles were produced with…Covers: Saturn SL 2000, SW 2000, SC 2000
Related service bulletins
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- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 13 | 6% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 7 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Saturn SL
35 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsTires
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsExterior lighting
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology