general problems of the 2000 Saturn LS

Car leaking oil - now engine trouble.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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,.

My 2000 Saturn Ls1 completely shut down while driving, and never started again. It will cost $2500 for a used motor and installation, plus $175 for the tow and the diagnostics; and now I'm enduring significant transportation challenges without a vehicle.

: the contact stated while parking the vehicle in the garage, and turning the key to the off position, the engine continued to run. A fuse was pulled to stop the engine. It started on its own one half hour after the fuse was replaced. The dealer was alerted.

Since car was bought problems with the electrical system. The car goes cuts off when it feels like it. Said it was a loose ground wire. They fixed it and not even two miles down the road it did it again. The if I would step on the brakes too hard the "service engine" light would go on. Usually the car computer would note a code if the service light would go on it didnt. Then a puff of smoke came from the stirring wheel and the dealership told me that it was from a piece of dust. No two months later the switch for the high beams would flash on and off and then it would stay on after you shut off the car. They turn on when they want when the car is off. We have also replaced the passenger airbag because the airbag started coming out of the dash board. The dashboard is also bubbling around the area where the airbag sits.

Both tail lights had to be replaced due to an unknown failure. The right side was replaced by dealer last year at 40,392 miles, and the left side was done currently at 55,183 miles. The brake switch and cruise failed, there would be an intermittent connection when the pedal was depressed, the tail lamp would become dim when the brakes were applied and inoperative when the headlight would come on and the high mount brake light was inoperative.

The plastic around the tail lights on the driver side melted due to bulbs overheating. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that the problem maybe due to an electrical surge.

There is an internal short in the tail light housings that results in no brake lights when parking lights or headlights are on. Dealer told me that this is an occasional problem in this model but that Saturn does not view this as a defect and it is owners responsibility. This is a potential safety hazard. A neighbor owns the same model car and has the same problem.

1. Car has 44,000 miles on it. Coolant system is leaking. Estimated $500 to fix it. Car is 2. 5 yrs old. 2. When windshield washer is used, it shorts out and wiper system stops working completely. Dealer's service dept recommends $400 wiper motor replacement even though they can not replicate the issue. I went thru three fuses in one day. Very dangerous situation as it is winter and I live in new england.

Front brake rotors needed to be replaced at 37,929 miles because the inside edges were worn below specification and the brake shoes would not seat properly on the rotor. The edges could not be turned or resurfaced. There was no indication of metal grinding into the rotor. Also, all four tires were replaced for uneven wear. The rear brake retainer spring broke. The rear passenger window is inoperable. There is an electrical short in the console. Consumer also claims there is play in the steering. The power steering was replaced in September of 2001. There is still vibration and play being felt in the steering. There was a bent hub which was causing the vibration.

Left rear tail light assembly goes out when brakes are applied while headlights are on and/or left turn signal is on, dealer found an electrical circiut open in the tail light assembly, battery was found bad with corrosion on the positive cable.

Vehicle experienced a problem with the rear tail lights and brake lights assembly. Provide further details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .