Representative photoEngine repair for a 2000 Saturn LS
Engine repair for the 2000 Saturn LS: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2000 Saturn LS for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2000 Saturn LS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 29 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2000 Saturn LS
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 382 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (142), exterior lighting (73) and electrical system (64). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V245000 | 2005-06-02 | exterior lighting:brake lights | ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE PLASTIC HOUSING IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISTORTED IF THE BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME. |
| 03V231000 | 2003-06-23 | electrical system:ignition:module | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L L4 (L61) ENGINES, A FAILURE OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION IN IDLE QUALITY, REDUCTION IN OVERALL ENGINE POWER, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BE HARD TO START. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER SUCH AN IGNITION MODULE FAILURE WILL RESULT IN THE... |
| 99V345000 | 1999-12-02 | fuel system, gasoline:storage | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES IN THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVER PRESSURE RELIEF (OPR) VALVE THAT CAN BECOME STUCK OPEN IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR. |
| 99V197000 | 1999-07-26 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INOPERATIVE VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. |
| 99V199000 | 1999-07-26 | exterior lighting:turn signal:switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM IN THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY, THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS MAY NOT WORK OR MAY WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE DRIVER USES THE TURN... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair for the 2000 Saturn LS
Need engine work for your 2000 Saturn LS? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Details the shop needs
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.2L 4-cylinder. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the LS. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Its 2.2L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
What CarmaCars does here
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Between shop visits
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Ready to ask?
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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