2003 Saturn L200 problems
Owners have filed 207 complaints about the 2003 Saturn L200 with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 26.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 8.7%.
Complaints207
Crashes9
Fires13
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 26.6% · 55
Engine and engine cooling 8.7% · 18
Exterior lighting 8.2% · 17
Fuel system, gasoline 6.8% · 14
Steering 5.8% · 12
Visibility 4.8% · 10
Engine 4.3% · 9
Power train 4.3% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 13 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 23 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 56,000 miles.
In owners' own words
*Saturn buyers beware* I purchased a brand new L200 in march 03. To date I have had the following problems: -car does not start all the time -temperature controls does not work -remote entry system does not work properly I have taken my car into Saturn 4 times, but to no avail. They claimed that they can't find any problems with the car. Saturn customer service is terrible as well. Electrical system · reported at 2,300 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn L200. While parked, the key failed to release from the ignition switch and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. After removing the key, the contact discovered that it was bent and the vehicle would not restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Electrical system · reported at 60,000 miles
Light flashing on dash board, climate control goes on and off ,oil light keep coming on and of. Everything that's electric like the sun roof. Am afraid of getting stuck in the middle of a high way. Please help me. [Xxx]. I like to know if this car is on recall. Thank you. We are second owner information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (FOIA), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). Electrical system · reported at 179 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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