2000 Saturn SL engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 35 complaints for the 2000 Saturn SL, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 37% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Had to replace transmission casing had a bad leak wiring harness from ignition caught on fire putting me and my families life at risk rattles real bad in rear portion of car heater quit working
Timing chain failure of saturn 2000 today while driving on an interstate highway my saturn stopped working and I had to drift to the side of the road park in a dangerous location get towed only to find out it was the timing chain that broke causing a catastrophic engine failure. I have to junk my car and get a new one. I am very distressed to find the recall of the timing chain in this vehicle and since it was lawfully registered to me am wondering why I have no recall from you?
Other problems reported for the 2000 Saturn SL
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Transmission 28 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints