2000 Saturn L-Series - Reliability

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LS Sedan (2.2L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2000 Saturn L-Series by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (3.0L VIN R engine only), and the Engine Oil Cooler Cover Seal. Problems with the MAF Sensor are identified in TSB #02-T-48. Problems with the Engine Oil Cooler Cover are identified in TSB # 00-T-66A. The cost to replace the MAF Sensor is estimated at $101.77 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Engine Oil Cooler Cover Seal is estimated at $35.00 for parts and $292.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS) (3.0L VIN R engine only). Problems with the Transmission PCS are identified in TSB #02-T-84. The cost to replace the Transmission PCS is estimated at $45.61 for parts and $234.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Front Disc Brake Rotors. The cost to replace the Front Disc Brake Rotors is estimated at $219.98 for parts and $71.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Blower Motor and Resistor Card. Failure of the Blower Motor and the Resister Card applies to models with VIN# YY649000 and lower only. Failures of the Blower Motor and Resistor Card are identified in TSB#00-T-47. The cost to replace the Blower Motor and Resistor Card is estimated at $246.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Passlock Sensor that is part of the Anti-Theft System. Problems with the Passlock Sensor, which can prevent the engine from starting, are identified in TSB #03-08-56-002. The cost to replace the Passlock Sensor is $113.84 for parts and $149.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Windshield Wiper Motor alignment, and Body Control Module (BCM). The cost to adjust the Windshield Wiper Motor alignment is $58.50 for labor. The cost to replace the BCM is $287.18 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Saturn L-Series by Identifix

	2000	2001	2002	2003
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2000 Saturn L-Series - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2000 Saturn L-Series by Identifix

Reliability History for Saturn L-Series by Identifix

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