2001 Saturn L200 review from North America
"It is a lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear axle.
Tail lamps.
Timing chain.
General comments?
The timing chain broke while I was driving it and destroyed valves and other parts of the engine, effectively destroying it. Car has about 68,000 miles and chain should normally last a lot longer. I am told it will cost $3500+ to put in a rebuilt engine. I have read on various websites that this is a common defect with the 2.2L engine, but that Saturn is not making good on this defect.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Garbage |
| I think the car is cheaply made |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 15th March, 2007 |