2001 Saturn L200 from North America - Comments

Spring clip in rear suspension loose and rattling, replaced. (5000 miles)

Fuel gauge sending unit bad, replaced. (8000 miles)

Cruise control module bad, replaced. (9000 miles)

Squeaky gas pedal, replaced whole assembly twice. (8000/12000 miles)

Clutch master cylinder replaced due to squeaking clutch pedal (22000 miles)

Seat back replaced due to sqeaking/defective hardware. (30000 miles). After replacement, squeaking returned even worse in a week.

Has undergone 3 rounds of computer reprogramming.

This car looks great and has OK power for a 4-banger, but overall, mine just seems to have shoddy quality all the way around.

The trunk is very large, and the seats fold down, which make it useful for carrying a lot of stuff.

I get horrid mileage for a 4 cyl in the city (around 19 mpg).

This car has NO resale value at all; I paid 20,000 for an early model 2002 and 2 years later it's worth 6500 for a trade.

I would never get the manual--it has horrible throws and is not a smooth transmission, and the clutch seems weak.

Dealer service has always been good, but I don't think I should be on a first name basis with them.

If you're looking for a $20-25k sedan, look elsewhere.

I agree with you on this. I just bought a 2003 L200 for 19,400 and its worth no more than $12,586.00 on NADA. This is really bad, I'm happy with the car, but hate the resale on this thing. Now I'm stuck. I would not buy another one!

I have to agree with the both of you on this. I just bought a 2003 L200, wonderful condition, for 19,800.00 and now have 50K on it. (I'm in Real Estate). I can't get more than $9,000 trade for it. I did get the 100K war thought. And it's been in the shop 9 times. I would not buy another, and can't due to the negative equity problem! If you buy one, buy it used, and put lots down on it.

Hi all.

I have a Saturn L200 with approximately 41,000 miles on it. I've taken the car in regularly for service. Approximately 2 months ago, I was told that the front brake pads AND rotors had to be replaced. I can understand the pads, but I never had rotors replaced at such low mileage. In fact, the dealer said the rotors were so worn, there was nothing left to trim. They had to be replaced.

Has anyone else had this problem? I'm in the process of fighting with Saturn on this.

My email address is emfanning@aol.com.

I have a 2001 L200 with 83,000 miles. I have also had the same problem with my brakes in the past - my rotors and pads were replaced at 45,000. Unfortunately, that has not been the only problem that I've had and I have always completed regular recommended maintenance at the Saturn dealer. Other problems include: rattling of the passenger side door panel, power steering leak, A/C compressor leak (quoted $900 to fix by dealer), and now there is coolant leaking inside on the passenger side floor of the vehicle. After reading other reviews, I am going home today to check the timing chain!