2000 Saturn LS electrical problems

63 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 61,000.

owner complaints: 63
of this car's complaints: 16%
typical mileage: 61,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Ignition: switch
8
Ignition: module
6
Ignition
4
Wiring
3
Wiring: rear compartment/trunk
2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
2
Instrument cluster/panel
2
Horn
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Saturn LS electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Saturn LS electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 9

Related recalls

Electrical system: ignition: moduleReported June 23, 2003 · 239,993 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. Prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 03V231000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Inoperative tail lampsOpened February 15, 2005, closed June 3, 2005

General motors has decided that a safety related defect exists on certain model saturn 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.this can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake or tail lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp).gm will conduct a safety recall on an expanded scope of saturn vehicles to install a reinforcing socket adapter (and corresponding nw socket) to the back of the existing lamp assembly.general motors will recall 291,652 my 2000-2002 saturn ls sedans and my 2000-2004 saturn lw wagons.the recall is identified by the federal safety agency number 05v‑245.

PE05010

Inoperative tail lampsOpened February 10, 2005, closed February 22, 2005

On january 25, 2005, a safety defect petition was received by the office of defects investigation (odi), requesting an investigation of inoperative tail lamps on my 2000-2002 saturn l-series vehicles.the petitioner alleges a defect in the design and assembly of the tail lamp assembly circuit board and light socket contact.the petitioner identified 47 vehicle owner questionnaire's (voq's) associated with the alleged defect, and odi concurs that 40 of those voq's satisfy the scope of this investigation.odi has found an additional 10 voq's related to the allegation.odi has granted the petition and opened a preliminary evaluation (pe05-010).

DP05001

What 2000 Saturn LS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 12, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 106,000 miles · MI

Car leaking oil - now engine trouble

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Electrical · GA · fire

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 replaced the rear tail lights three times and the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v245000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · MO

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 not available. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2014 · Electrical · MO

Please note that our saturn 2000 ls "key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position. We have not received a recall notice regarding our saturn ls. We have received a recall notice on our saturn vue SUV regarding "key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position. Thank you,

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Electrical · 23,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition switch. The failure has occurred on several occasions. The key would turn after several attempts. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 253,625 miles · MI

I have a 2000 saturn ls 1 that I had bought in june 14 2012 @ the us truck & auto on us. 31 south here in traverse city michigan 49685. The salesperson's name is[xxx]. I was on craigs list looking for a reliable car and I came upon us truck & auto and wyane would not let me test drive the car and that the car is in perfect running condition until march 14,2014 my wheel came off at a stoplight getting to go on green but didn't move far. And when I got the car the dome light wasn't working and a wire had been disconnected from the daytime head lamp and burned out tail lights. Since I purchased it at a car dealership I took they had the vehicle inspected but learned later that wayne does not always have the vehicles inspected that he puts on his lots but sells lemons. He would rather sale a lemon or a vehicle that will in danger a person then to follow the laws and make sure the vehicles are road safe before he sells them. I needed a car because I have a friend that has issues with her back and legs plus we live 7 to 8 miles out of traverse city, mi and don't have much money to do much of anything right now. My friend and I love this car the engine and transmission are fairly new. We have tried to ask for help getting the car fixed from churches and other organizations but even they barely have the money to help. The buses here refuse to work for us and taxis are way to much money to take us shopping for food or doctor's appointments. Please help us get our car fixed or maybe even a different 4 cylinder car. Thank you for your time! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 20, 2014 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · FL

Car runs ok and after 1 hour of running and you shut it down it wont start. I've replace ignition switch, neutral safety switch, crank sensor. And problem remains' have to jump out the starter it order to start it. I think the ignition housing and key switch is defective. I got no indication the pass lock sensor is defective.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Just read the recall on gm cars due to faulty ignition. My daughter owned a 2000 saturn ls until july 2012 (when she traded it in) and on 2 different occasions, it also stopped running as she was driving. Luckily it did not result in an accident.

Filed Oct 8, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · CA

I wasn't in a accident thank god but I bought this car going on a year from a auction and in about 4 months ago noticed the back tail lights kept going out and then just wouldn't come back on I tried everything. Ad of 10/6/2013. I change the fuses the brake. Lights came on for one night and then went out again. So I don't know what's going on.so noticed that it was a recall on this. And I wanted.to see if I could still get it fixed on the recall because I cant drive my car like this and it need to be fixed. And didn't have this car at the time of the recall and this is serious and any other recalls on this car that need to be fixed I need it.

Filed Jul 25, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · KS

The vehicle loses power check engine light turns on and starts blinking also the tail lamp bulb melts the plastic on bulb.

Questions about the 2000 Saturn LS electrical

Does the 2000 Saturn LS have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the electrical of the 2000 Saturn LS, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Saturn LS electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 61,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Saturn LS electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 03V231000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Saturn LS have the most electrical problems?

The Saturn LS model years with the most electrical complaints are 2002 (102 complaints), 2001 (80 complaints) and 2000 (63 complaints).