2000 SATURN SATURN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 SATURN SATURN
The 2000 SATURN SATURN has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (2 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (2 complaints), and Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 SATURN SATURN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 SATURN SATURN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2000 SATURN SATURN
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 SATURN SATURN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON. BAD GAS MILAGE. I CALLED SATURN AND THEY DENIED ANY RECALL. NHTSA RECALL # 03V231/GM. *AK
THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IN SEVEN MONTHS THE POWER STEERING HAS HAD TO BE REPAIRED ON THIS CAR. AT ONLY 20,000 MILES, I CONSIDER THAT TO BE UNUSUAL. IS THIS PROBLEM ENDEMIC IN ALL SL200 OR DID I JUST GET A LEMON? *TS ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***761005
THE MUFFLER DEVELOPED A STRSS CRACK AROUND THE INLET WELD. SATURN FINALLY AGREED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPLACEMENT COST. *SCC
WHEELS MUST BE REBALANCED AT 4 MONTH INTERVALS. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS THE FIRESTONE TIRES THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. TRANSAXLE - MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AS REPORTED BY THE SATURN MECHANIC. THE TRANSAXLE WAS SCORED CAUSING METAL CONTAMINATION THROUGHOUT.
Safety Rating for the 2000 SATURN SATURN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 SATURN SATURN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 SATURN SATURN
General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 SATURN SATURN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
97T04A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR DISCOLORATION DUE TO ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SEALER. *TT
99I14 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
THIS LETTER PROVIDES INFORMATION ON CALIFORNIA, NORTHEAST, AND FEDERAL EMISSION LAWS AS UNDERSTOOD BY SATURN. *TT
99I10 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PROVIDED INFORMATION ON EMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT
99I09 — TIRES
SUBJECT REGARDING CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING 2000 MODEL YEAR TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE. *TT
99OP03 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING 2000 MONEYBACK GUARANTEE PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 SATURN SATURN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SATURN SATURN
- 1995 SATURN SATURN — 36 complaints
- 1996 SATURN SATURN — 30 complaints
- 1997 SATURN SATURN — 39 complaints
- 1998 SATURN SATURN — 20 complaints
- 1999 SATURN SATURN — 10 complaints
- 2000 SATURN SATURN (current)
- 2001 SATURN SATURN — 9 complaints
- 2002 SATURN SATURN — 10 complaints
- 2003 SATURN SATURN — 11 complaints
Other SATURN Models
- SATURN ION — 5,467 total complaints
- SATURN VUE — 3,269 total complaints
- SATURN SL — 2,891 total complaints
- SATURN AURA — 2,222 total complaints
- SATURN OUTLOOK — 1,939 total complaints
- SATURN LS — 1,885 total complaints
- SATURN SKY — 623 total complaints
- SATURN SC1 — 554 total complaints