2000 Saturn SL electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 30 complaints for the 2000 Saturn SL, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 24,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 24,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
A major safety-concern is the poor accessibility of the horn on the steering wheel. My inability to quickly-access the horn has almost caused me to hit several small animals and has prevented me from early-signaling other drivers in potentially-dangerous.
Ignition first started releasing the keys with out the car being turned off. Then the ignition ceased up and would not allow the key to enter more than half way. The lock up was due in part of the buzzer switch.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Saturn SL
- Engine 35 complaints
- Transmission 28 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints