VehicleVerdict

Saturn LS years to avoid

Across 1999–2004, no single LS year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2001 drew the most complaints; 1999 the fewest.

1,885

Total complaints

12

Recall campaigns

1999–2004

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Saturn LS NHTSA complaints by model year708 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 544 complaints2001: 708 complaints2002: 631 complaints2004: 2 complaints
Saturn LS NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every LS year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200420
20026313
20017087
20005446
199900

Common questions

What is the best year for the Saturn LS?

By complaint volume, 1999 has the cleanest NHTSA record among LS years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Saturn LS have?

Across all model years, the LS has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,885 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.