Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/03/2009 | 36000 | 1 | |
| Saturn 2000 ls! starting defect. the anti theft system in the vehicle sometimes prevents the vehicle from starting. the vehicle owner must wait ten minutes for the security light to stop flashing before the vehicle can be started. gm won't do anything about this problem. the problem becomes a safety issue late at night when my wife is stuck in a dark parking lot waiting for the security light to reset. *tr | |||
| 07/29/2008 | 93000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 saturn ls1 completely shut down while driving, and never started again. it will cost $2500 for a used motor and installation, plus $175 for the tow and the diagnostics; and now i'm enduring significant transportation challenges without a vehicle. *tr | |||
| 03/11/2006 | 20 | ||
| Vehicle has been brought into dealer 3 times concerning over a year with a no start after driving such as to a store & vehicle will not start. turns over but will not start. the security light keeps flashing when trying to start. after approx. 15 minutes to one hour wait the car will start. dealer can not duplicate and states pass system is not at fault. with my wife driving one evening last week she stopped to get gas and car would not restart. she became fearful of her safety at night after a few shady persons kept approaching her to assist. over the past 3 days, the car failed to start 4 times but after a period of time it will start. this situation is getting serious but do not have a solution to resolve. not being able to start a car is starting to become a safety issue for both my wife and grandchildren. *nm | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 78045 | 1 | 04/22/2003 |
| Driving to work when power seat began moving forward on it's own. then seat switch started smoking a lot. i then pulled over exited vehicle and had someone notify fire dept in west brookfield ma. i then disconnected battery fire dept removed switch and inspected seat to make sure it was not on fire. the switch itself was toasted the wiring to the switch was fine, also the fuse to the seat did blow out. i will contact dealer for replacement switch. i also do have the burnt out switch. *nm | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 20000 | 1 | 11/20/1999 |
| The plastic around the tail lights on the driver side melted due to bulbs overheating. dealer was notified. dealer informed consumer that the problem maybe due to an electrical surge.*ak | |||
| 56000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced a problem with the rear tail lights and brake lights assembly. provide further details............................*jb | |||
| 55525 | 1 | ||
| Defective catalytic converter found on 2000 saturn ls1.*mr the ignition coil was replaced *ts. the consumer stated the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the dealer replaced the fuse. the back door was not even with the body of the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 09/14/2000 | 4 | 04/24/2000 | |
| Left rear tail light assembly goes out when brakes are applied while headlights are on and/or left turn signal is on, dealer found an electrical circiut open in the tail light assembly, battery was found bad with corrosion on the positive cable. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 1 | 08/02/1999 | |
| Dash lights, battery light and seat belt lights come on due to loose connection in ground wire. mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| 2000 saturn ls1: since i have purchased this car brand new and taken it for regular maintenance i have had the following problems: several voluntary recalls, then i have had 3 actuator motors in my doors go bad (all different doors); cradle bush bearings needing replacement; front suspension linkages needing replacement; the car battery exploded; emission system malfunction. everytime i gripe to saturn they are not willing to look into, i feel like there are numerous safety concerns that should be looked into in the 2000 ls series.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 12/14/2004 | 5 | ||
| Complaint received via e-mail. tail/stop light assembly failure on both sides began on 05/2003 with left side. replaced socket/bulb. however, problem recurred on 06/2003, and replaced assembly at a cost of $84.37. replaced sockets on both sides 3 more times. stopped by police twice, as recent as 12/2004 for no tail/stop lights on right side. the problem was with only with top socket/circuit. service and parts manager at temple saturn, 1-800-460-7688, was well aware of problems, and said this was a common problem only for 2000-2002 vehicles. contacted saturn customer assistance center, stated the problem, and was given case ref #1-14090108. also, was told not enough complaints for them to replace at their cost. the parts and service managers at temple saturn - heath green/chuck green could provide information. basic problem was the circuit board which was placed with plastic hold downs melted and caused the metal to move and short out. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Ignition assembly was defective. *yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 12/28/2004 | 62000 | 2 | 05/09/2000 |
| Currently the blower motor for the heater/defroster is not working. i have had many many problems with this car, inparticular with the brakes and steering. the rack and pinion was repaired twice. i have had brakes replaced twice, and recently the brake drums, rotators and pads. i have had the power steering pump repaired and from time to time need to have the steering wheel lubricated when it starts to make noise again. i am wondering if i am the only one with these problems or are others with this same car having the same problems. i do not feel safe when i am driving this car. i have brought it to the dealer many times to have things checked with wheels and steering. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/23/2004 | 7 | ||
| We have been having a hard time getting the key to turn in the ignition. i was driving a few days ago, and the car died on me while i was moving down the street. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 08/18/2003 | 49744 | 1 | 11/11/2001 |
| Driving home i smelled an electrical burning smell. i then noticed smoke comming from the steering column. with the car off the smoke continued and the high beams were on. i drove to saturn and they found an internal short in the head lamp switch (p/n 22679804). at no time did any fuse blow to protect the circuit. i have the old part and can see evidance of burnt/melted wires. this is a fire hazard. 2000 saturn ls1 vin 1g8ju52f0yy668508. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle will intermittenly start up. contacted dealer, and dealer noted that a wire was not working properly. please provide more information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 61000 | 4 | 07/06/2000 |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls1. the contact states that the electrical components on the driver's side of the vehicle do not work. the windows, the horn, and brakes lights are not working. the brake light problem has been happening for years, but the window, horn, speaker, driver side turn signal, and the dash lights started to malfunction at one time. the consumer indicates when she rolled the driver's side window down and back up that was when every thing quit working. the service dealer stated that each component would need to be replaced. the consumer has contacted the manufacturer.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | 03/30/2000 | |
| Faulty electrical tail lights; when headlights are on brake lights dont come on. head lights off tail lights come on. also, interior dashlights dim upon the depression of the brake. i have seen many other saturns with same problem...its only a matter of time before someone gets hurt. *ak | |||