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Model Year Problem Record

Saturn L200 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Saturn L200: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

138Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
22Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System55 complaints

55 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V231000.

Engine27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting22 complaints

22 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V245000.

Fuel and Propulsion System18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V283000.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V158000.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V283000Reported October 29, 2002 - 1,448 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,448 vehicles across all affected models.

03V231000Reported June 23, 2003 - 239,993 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 239,993 vehicles across all affected models.

05V158000Reported April 20, 2005 - 20,701 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 20,701 vehicles across all affected models.

05V245000Reported June 2, 2005 - 291,652 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 291,652 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05008Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed February 6, 2006

TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE06006Opened January 24, 2006 - Closed June 6, 2006

TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200313
200410
200516
200611
200718
200815
20095
20104
20113
20127
20135
201410
201511
20164
20172
20182
20191
20221
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.