Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2003 Saturn L200 recalls
Exterior lighting: brake lights
NHTSA campaign 05V245000 · reported June 2, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 291,652 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp) or tail lamps. A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
- The fix
- 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.
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 05V158000 · reported April 20, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 20,701 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Certain wagons fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchor may separate from the floor of the vehicle before holding the required test load for the required time.
- The risk
- If a separation occurred in crash, the right and center rear seat occupants may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a rear seat center belt anchor reinforcement plate to the floor pan of the vehicle free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Electrical system: ignition, module
NHTSA campaign 03V231000 · reported June 23, 2003 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 239,993 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and exhaust resonator.
- The risk
- Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. Prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.
- The fix
- 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 calibration. Owner notification began on august 4, 2003. Owners should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor
NHTSA campaign 02V283000 · reported October 29, 2002 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 1,448 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles exhibit a condition in which the windshield wiper motor could fail during use because of improper manufacture.
- The risk
- If this were to occur in severe weather, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor assembly. Owner notification began november 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3 or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Sep 7, 2022 · Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn L200. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 45 MPH, an abnormal whirling sound was coming from the vehicle and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact's wife was unable to restart the vehicle and with the assistance of a police officer, she coasted the vehicle off…
Dec 18, 2019 · Visibility/wiper · 200,000 miles
PASSENGER SIDE WIPER BLADE STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN.
Oct 5, 2018 · Structure · 76,000 miles
THE FRONT BUMPER PLASTIC FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE BUMPER TO THE CHASSIS DEGRADE AND BREAK OVER TIME AND THE FRONT BUMPER WILL FALL OFF WITHOUT NOTICE. THIS HAPPENED TO ME AS MY CAR WAS SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD IN A PARKING LOT AND I HAD TO GET OUT AND PICK UP THE BUMPER AND PUT IT IN MY BACK SEAT TO GET IT HOME. WHEN I…
May 20, 2018 · Electrical system · 162,000 miles
BRAKELIGHTS HAVE QUIT WORKING TWICE. ALSO MULTIPLE ELECTRICLE PROBLEMS. ON 1 OCCASION, ABS LIGHT WAS OUT, CAME ON AGAIN WITH RESTART. ANOTHER TIME FUEL GAGUE SHOWED EMPTY, SHOWED FULL ON RESTART. ANOTHER TIME TURNED KEY AND NO ELECRIC AT ALL, UNPLUGGED BATTERY AND ALL WAS WELL.
Mar 8, 2017 · Engine · 148,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SATURN L200. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 148,000.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 7, 2022.