2000 Saturn LS electrical system problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2000 Saturn LS — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls. The contact stated that the rear tail lights failed to illuminate. The contact mentioned that there was an electrical malfunction that burned the sockets and wires causing the bulbs to short. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician…”
filed Feb 23, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn l series. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the driver inadvertently pulled the key out of the ignition and the vehicle continued to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The vin was…”
filed Dec 3, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
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Related service bulletins
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24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 6, 2024
Electrical System problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 LS | 102 | 21% |
| 2001 LS | 80 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Saturn LS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.