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2000–2002 · 3 model years

Saturn LS recalls & problems by year

16 recalls and 1,457 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2001582 complaints
Most recalls20017 recalls
Crashes reported36in owner complaints
Injuries reported433 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
01503004506002000: 382 complaints, 6 recalls2001: 582 complaints, 7 recalls2002: 493 complaints, 3 recalls200020012002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 LS——3493121280
2001 LS——75821414193
2000 LS—20–24 mpg6382105160

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling651
  • Electrical system258
  • Exterior lighting199
  • Engine94
  • Steering85
  • Power train83
  • Suspension78
  • Fuel system, gasoline58