Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Saturn LS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Saturn LS has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 382 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V245000 REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V231000 GM/IGNITION CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V228003 GM/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V345000 GM/FUEL TANK RELIEF VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V199000 GM/FMVSS 108/TURN SIGNAL LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V197000 GM/FMVSS 301/FUEL TANK VALVE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 138 complaints
- Electrical System 60 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 59 complaints
- Steering 33 complaints
- Structure 25 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
Of the 382 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 382 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Saturn LS has below-average reliability due to engine and electrical issues. Its numerous complaints about engine and electrical failures, combined with substantial recalls, indicate a trend of higher repair frequencies and costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | common |
| ignition module | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| brake lights | 30,000–70,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| seat belts | 40,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads replacement
- Battery and terminal inspection
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant fluid check
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Dashboard warning lights
- Braking light failures
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Ignition difficulties
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Saturn LS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.