2003 Saturn L200 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 138 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Saturn L200 overview page.
What owners report
“CAR IGNITION DOES NOT WANT TO TURN TO "OFF" WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF AND IN PARK, REFUSES TO RELEASE KEY UNTIL WE PRY IT…”NHTSA complaint 10521799 — filed 06/25/2013
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SATURN L-SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT START AND SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE…”NHTSA complaint 10409190 — filed 06/28/2011
“WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS AND ALL GAUGES TURN OFF AND COME BACK ON BUT NOW THE GAUGES DON'T WORK THE HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 10327339 — filed 04/25/2010
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Saturn L200 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2003 Saturn L200: 35 of 138 complaints on file (25.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2003 Saturn L200 have in total?
138 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
