2000 Saturn SL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Saturn SL, 4% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles.
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.
“The windshield wiper bolts loosened,causing the wipers to drop and not work properly. This resulted in poor visibility. The driver had to exit the vehicle and tighten the bolt. The dealership serviced the vehicle 3 times by replacing the bolts, but the problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10048755, filed 2004-01, 19,000 miles“While shifting in reverse the vehicle became inoperative. Consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to move. Consume rwas unable to turn of the windshield wiper. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, an d mechanic determined that transmission and windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10076097, filed 2004-06“Tire- driving 70 MPH on interstate and tire burst for no apparent reason, nothing hit, and new tires. Rained hard and water leaked through windshield onto top of left side of roof,l visor, and driver's seat soaked. Heater, makes a clicking noise when in use. (DOT number: p185 r65 tiresize: p185r85 14)”
NHTSA complaint #741497, filed 2001-02“Rear window failed catastrophically due to mild thermal gradient. It is known that there was no impact of any kind within 6 hours of failure due to a snowfall which covered the window. Window failed two minutes after powered show was dusted off exposing it to cooler air. Saturn denies responsibility for the defect.”
NHTSA complaint #738442, filed 2000-12“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.”
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 17 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 | 16 | 5% |
| 1994 | 15 | 5% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 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 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
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.
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