Saturn LS recalls and problems
12 recalls and 1,458 owner complaints for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
12
Complaints
1,458
Crashes reported
36
Fires reported
32
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Most reported Saturn LS problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 651 | |
| Electrical System | 258 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 200 | |
| Steering | 86 | |
| Engine | 84 | |
| Power Train | 83 | |
| Suspension | 78 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 51 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 50 | |
| Tires | 45 |
All Saturn LS recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V-519 | Nov 7, 2007 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.2l 4-cylinder engine, links in the engine's timing chain can separate. |
| 05V-245 | Jun 2, 2005 | 2000–2002 | Exterior Lighting | On certain 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. |
| 05V-158 | Apr 20, 2005 | 2002 | Seat Belts | Certain wagons fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-231 | Jun 23, 2003 | 2000–2002 | Electrical System | 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… |
| 02V-329 | Dec 9, 2002 | 2001 | Air Bags | On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. |
| 01V-026 | Feb 1, 2001 | 2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. |
| 00V-344 | Oct 30, 2000 | 2001 | Power Train | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles. |
| 00V-235 | Aug 23, 2000 | 2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a side impact air bag system. |
| 00V-228 | Aug 7, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. |
| 99V-345 | Dec 2, 1999 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 99V-197 | Jul 26, 1999 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 99V-199 | Jul 26, 1999 | 2000 | Exterior Lighting | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Saturn LS?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Saturn LS has the most reports (582). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Saturn LS have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering Saturn LS model years 2000–2002.
What are the most common Saturn LS problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, exterior lighting problems most often.