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2000 Saturn Sw

Based on reports from 18 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 18 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

3 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 76K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine3 (17%)

Electrical2 (11%)

Seats:mid/rear Assembly1 (6%)

Visibility:windshield1 (6%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System1 (6%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor1 (6%)

Suspension:front:stabilizer Bar1 (6%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (6%)

2000 Saturn Sw: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2000 Saturn Sw, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,833 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 76K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2000 Saturn Sw, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats:mid/rear Assembly Issues

Seats:mid/rear Assembly complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Saturn Sw, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:mid/rear assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:windshield Issues

Visibility:windshield complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2000 Saturn Sw, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Saturn Sw. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

00V309000Oct 2000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE VENT VALVE WELD ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.

00V310000Oct 2000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY. IF IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED.

99V230000Aug 1999

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER ASSEMBLY THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN QUALITY STANDARDS.

99V231000Aug 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PIPE ATTACHMENT NUTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.

99V232000Aug 1999

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 581, "BUMPER STANDARD." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH REAR BUMPER FASTENERS THAT MAY BE LOOSE OR MISSING.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2000 Saturn Sw vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 18 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Saturn Sw Model Years

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2000 Saturn Sw: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Saturn Sw?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Saturn Sw is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2000 Saturn Sw reliable?

The 2000 Saturn Sw has 18 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2000 Saturn Sw problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2000 Saturn Sw have any recalls?

Yes, the 2000 Saturn Sw has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Saturn Sw problems start?

Based on 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,833 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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