2000 Saturn LS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2000 Saturn LS, and owners have filed 382 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2000 Saturn LS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
On certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time.
Remedy: Dealers will install two new tail lamp reinforcing socket adapters and sockets free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
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Electrical system: module
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l l4 (l61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power, and the vehicle may be hard to start. Continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the "service engine soon"…
Remedy: Dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module…
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Seat belts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and MINI vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
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Storage (fuel system)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fuel tank assemblies in these vehicles have an over pressure relief (opr) valve that can become stuck open in a frontal collision. If the vehicle rolls over, fuel spillage could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will permanently seal the outlet port of the opr valve.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles may have been produced with an inoperative valve within the fuel tank assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that the fuel tank assembly valve is operating as intended. They will replace the fuel tank assembly if necessary.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." because of a problem in the hazard warning switch assembly, the turn signal lamps may not work or may work intermittently when the driver uses the turn signal lever or hazard…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch assembly.
382 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Saturn LS have filed 382 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 16 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 81,799 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 52 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am listing this vehicle identification number to fulfill your request on the safety complaint form, however I believe what I am about to share is an issue that applies to all vehicles on the road to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 7, 2024 · Service brakes
“The whole subframe on my 2000 saturn ls is rotted so bad that i can't even drive the vehicle. It started with my car not starting and putting it up on a lift to see what the problem was. That not star”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 17, 2020 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Saturn LS. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–21 / 24–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Saturn LS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saturn LS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Saturn LS | 6 | 382 |
| 2001 Saturn LS | 7 | 582 |
| 2002 Saturn LS | 3 | 493 |
| 2004 Saturn LS | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2000 Saturn LS
How do I know if my 2000 Saturn LS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2000 Saturn LS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saturn dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V228003).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Saturn models
- Ion4,343 complaints
- Vue2,351 complaints
- SL2,218 complaints
- Aura1,439 complaints
- Outlook1,352 complaints
- Sky516 complaints
- SC1413 complaints
- Sc296 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.