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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2000 Saturn SW 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 component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Structure | 2 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 1 |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| 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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| Aug 23, 199999V232000 | Structure: body bumpersIF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE OR MISSING, THE REAR BUMPER MAY NOT ABSORB ENERGY AS IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION. DetailsHide details for campaign 99V232000
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Owner complaints by component15
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 27 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 13 |
| Seats | 2 | 13 |
| Engine | 1 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 7 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 7 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 7 |
| Suspension | 1 | 7 |
| Steering | 1 | 7 |
| Air bags | 1 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 7 |
| Visibility | 1 | 7 |
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
- Electrical system
“Airbag should have been recalled and was in system but not replaced. Ignition problems with fuel not able to reach. Ignition switch wire burned and was recalled prior but not given to my make model.”
- Unknown or other
“On may 29th, 2015 at approx. 5:30 pm est the driver's 2000 saturn sw2 had uncontrollable sudden full throttle acceleration when put into drive from reverse without a foot on the accelerator & could not be stopped by…”
- Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owned a 2000 saturn sw. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed flames under the hood.”
Other Saturn SW model years
- 20012 recalls6 complaints
- 20007 recalls15 complaints
Other Saturn models
- 2000 LS6 recalls382 complaints
- 2000 SL7 recalls148 complaints
- 2000 SC7 recalls7 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 SW recall questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Saturn SW have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Saturn SW. The most recent, 00V310000 (reported October 12, 2000), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2000 Saturn SW recalls for?
The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Saturn SW?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 15 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Saturn SW?
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.