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2000 Saturn SL recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Structure | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 1 |
Safety recalls8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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| Oct 12, 200000V310000 | Power train: automatic transmission park/neutral start interlock switchTHIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V310000
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| Oct 12, 200000V309000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assemblyFUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR DURING REFUELING OR IF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V309000
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| Oct 27, 199999V297000 | Structure: bodyIN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE LATCH MAY OPEN AND THE ARMREST OR THE CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLE COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT. DetailsHide details for campaign 99V297000
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| Oct 20, 199999V280000 | Seat belts: front anchorageIN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. DetailsHide details for campaign 99V280000
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| Aug 24, 199999V231000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsIF THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS ARE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE BRAKE'S STOPPING DISTANCE. DetailsHide details for campaign 99V231000
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Owner complaints by component171
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 36 | 21 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 36 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 30 | 18 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 9 |
| Tires | 15 | 9 |
| Hydraulic | 13 | 8 |
| Steering | 12 | 7 |
| Suspension | 9 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 4 |
| Visibility | 7 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 4 |
| Air bags | 6 | 4 |
| Structure | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 6 | 4 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“Hit mountain head on and car rolled and air bags did not deploy. Rear tire and drum broke off car while doing 50 mile per hour”
- Service brakes
“There is no issue with my brake light bulb it is not burnt out. All the fuses have been checked over by qualified salesperson who had shown me that my that my brake light was still working, and yet my brake light does…”
- Engine
“The timing chain went out and needs replaced. The engine cranks but will not turn over. Our mechanic told us we're looking at a $1000 plus repair. *tr”
Other Saturn SL model years
- 20020 recalls131 complaints
- 20012 recalls111 complaints
- 20007 recalls148 complaints
Other Saturn models
- 2000 LS6 recalls382 complaints
- 2000 SC7 recalls7 complaints
- 2000 SW7 recalls15 complaints
- 2000 SC12 recalls8 complaints
- 2000 S-Series0 recalls11 complaints
- 2003 Ion5 recalls758 complaints
- 2002 Vue2 recalls167 complaints
- 2007 Outlook5 recalls511 complaints
- 2007 Aura3 recalls608 complaints
- 2007 Sky4 recalls284 complaints
- 2003 L2004 recalls138 complaints
- 2008 Astra1 recall162 complaints
2000 Saturn SL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Saturn SL. The most recent, 09E012000 (reported April 7, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2000 Saturn SL recalls for?
The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (1), power train (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Saturn SL?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 36 complaints out of 171 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Saturn SL?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.