Saturn LS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 1,457 owner complaints for the Saturn LS (model years 2000–2002, 2004). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (640 complaints), followed by electrical system (244 complaints). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (7).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (582), 2002 (493) and 2000 (382). Among model years at least two years old, the 2004 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Saturn LS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 640 | 3 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 244 | 3 of 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 182 | 3 of 4 | |
| Engine | 94 | 3 of 4 | |
| Power train | 80 | 3 of 4 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V519000 | Nov 7, 2007 | Engine and engine cooling | 2001 | 20,514 |
| 05V245000 | Jun 2, 2005 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2000–2002 | 291,652 |
| 05V158000 | Apr 20, 2005 | Seat belts | 2002 | 20,701 |
| 03V231000 | Jun 23, 2003 | Electrical system: ignition, module | 2000–2002 | 239,993 |
| 02V329000 | Dec 9, 2002 | Air bags: frontal | 2001 | 272 |
| 01V026000 | Feb 1, 2001 | Air bags: frontal | 2001 | 38 |
| 00V344000 | Oct 30, 2000 | Power train: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl) | 2001 | 1,637 |
| 00V235000 | Aug 23, 2000 | Air bags: side/window | 2001 | 168 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 36 complaints and a fire in 31 complaints; 43 people injured and 3 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.