2000 Saturn SL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Saturn SL, 5% of the 148 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“Consumer states while coming to a stop, the front end vibrates and makes noises, consumer states problem is getting worse, dealer has replaced warped rotors, front tires were bald at 28759 miles, possible front suspension problem. Air conditioner discharge hose was leaking, causing poor performance, dealer replaced the hose. Headlights were out of alignment, dealer reaimed the headlamps.”
NHTSA complaint #562039, filed 2001-07“Battery cover causes battery acid to leak around postive post. Dealer notified. Consumer states acid from the battery has caused holes in the frame of the vehicle. Also, steering wheel shakes/vibrates and washer failed, dealer replaced bolt and seal.”
NHTSA complaint #8005022, filed 2002-03“Vehicle experience problem with pulling to the right while traveling on the street. More so at hwy speeds, which causes vehicle to pull. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and dealer informed consumer that nothing else could be done.”
NHTSA complaint #855271, filed 2000-01“When traveling at 45 to 50 MPH vehicle will zigzag, and its very hard to steer. Took vehicle to mechanic, and he stated that there was no alignment problem. Consumer feared vehicle may do this in the rain and slide off the road.”
NHTSA complaint #868220, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Saturn SL
35 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsTires
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
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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