2000 Honda Accord vs 2000 Saturn LS
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Honda Accord | 2000 Saturn LS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,183 | 382 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 253 | 196 |
| Investigations | 5 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 100 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,000 mi | 77,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Saturn LS |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 454 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 171 | 63 |
| Power Train | 201 | 25 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 65 | 140 |
| Structure | 83 | 28 |
| Suspension | 64 | 28 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 62 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 64 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 75 | 16 |
| Airbag warning light | 59 | 0 |
| Stalling | 48 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 33 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 24 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 13 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 23 |
2000 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.