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Saturn LS Electrical problems by year

62 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Saturn LS's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Electrical recalls

Latest LS electrical complaints

2000 Saturn LSElectrical systemFire

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 nhtsa campaign id number: 05v245000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10690010
2000 Saturn LSElectrical system

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 Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10661867
2000 Saturn LSElectrical system

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, *tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10652315
2000 Saturn LSElectrical system

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 Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10632470
2000 Saturn LSElectrical systemLightsWheels & tires

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[[redacted]]. 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...

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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! [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · WheelsNHTSA 10598667
2000 Saturn LSElectrical system

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. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10592718
2000 Saturn LSElectrical systemEngine & cooling

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. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10565955
2000 Saturn LSElectrical systemLights

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. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10547216
2000 Saturn LSElectrical systemLights

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

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10531873
2000 Saturn LSElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls2. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The intake sensor, speed sensor and various other components were replaced. In addition, the turn signals also began to malfunction. The contact stated that when the key was removed from the ignition, it was abnormally hot to the touch. The vehicle had not been further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10482334
2000 Saturn LSElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn l. The contact stated that the path lock anti-theft system failed and prevented the vehicle from being started. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that they might have to replace the entire anti-theft system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted and advised him that there were no recalls for the failure and provided no further assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 108,000. The vin was unavailable.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10392380
2000 Saturn LSElectrical system

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saturn ion level 2. The vehicle would not start whenever the temperature was under forty degrees. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed the failure to be the ignition switch which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10369607
2000 Saturn LSElectrical systemEquipment & accessories

On saturday, august 21, 2010, the check engine light came on and stayed illuminated in my 2000 saturn ls2 sedan. As expected, I took it in for a diagnosis. The diagnosis I received was quite interesting. I was told there was a left bank 02 sensor failure (2 bank system) and that the car's computer failed and needs replacement. I was informed that if I don't replace the computer, I can continue to expect major components in the vehicle to fail on a continuous basis. The repair shop replaced the 02 sensor but...

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wants over $1,000 to replace the computer! I reported the defects to the manufacturer pointing out that this is the straw that broke the camel's back for me. I have had every single routine maintenance item and all recommended service and repairs done at saturn dealerships since the time I purchased the vehicle new, with one or two exceptions. Whenever I would call the manufacturer to report problems or complain about the condition of the vehicle, I was told in the last few recent years that the vehicle is out of warranty due to the mileage and that I should take it to one of their authorized repair facilities and that there was nothing they could do. No acknowledgment of my concerns was ever made and the drones or robots at the call center kept repeating the same message about the mileage. I know of others who have had the same or similar concerns and the manufacturer's habit of ignoring the problems do not make them go away. Toyota learned that lesson recently. Saturn owners should not just be thrown out in the cold because gm has decided that they are the step children of their product line. I have spent more money in "outside of warranty" repairs on this vehicle than ever should have occurred. The question of the day would be if I got all recommended routine maintenance, why does the vehicle continually fall apart? Gm has evidence that I was a regular and diligent customer when it came to routine maintenance and repairs. They need to do right be us! *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Equipment adaptive / mobilityNHTSA 10352900
2000 Saturn LSFuel systemElectrical system

I drive a 2000 saturn ls and for the past 6 months my service light comes on periodically and the ac/hear/defrost will not work. There has been a new sensor system placed in the car and I have flushed and used the fuel injection system and changed from using regular to mid grade gasoline and I am still having the same problem. The dealership (was saturn is now road show auto) has tried everything to correct the problem but the problem still remains. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical systemNHTSA 10335241

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