2000 Saturn LS vs 2000 Volkswagen Passat
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Saturn LS | 2000 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 382 | 507 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 196 | 196 |
| Investigations | 7 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,000 mi | 69,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn LS | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 140 | 94 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 160 |
| Electrical System | 63 | 43 |
| Exterior Lighting | 62 | 11 |
| Suspension | 28 | 36 |
| Steering | 35 | 25 |
| Power Train | 25 | 19 |
| Visibility | 14 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 36 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2000 Saturn LS
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.