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May 23, 2011 Seats 205,000 mi

1993 SATURN SC2 FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER MECHANISM FAILED CAUSING SEAT BACK TO RECLINE SUDDENLY AND ALMOST INJURING PASSENGER IN THE CAR. SEAT WILL NO LONGER STAY FORWARD WHICH RESULTS IN SEAT GOING BACK A SOON AS YOU PRESS GAS PEDAL. *TR

May 23, 2011 Seats 205,000 mi

1993 SATURN SC2 FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER MECHANISM FAILED CAUSING SEAT BACK TO RECLINE SUDDENLY AND ALMOST INJURING PASSENGER IN THE CAR. SEAT WILL NO LONGER STAY FORWARD WHICH RESULTS IN SEAT GOING BACK A SOON AS YOU PRESS GAS PEDAL. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Seats 75,006 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK RECLINER MECHANISM FAILED CAUSING SEAT BACK TO RECLINE SUDDENLY AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DISASSEMBLY OF THE SEAT AND INSPECTION OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM REVEALED A DESIGN DEFECT WHICH MAKES SUDDEN FAILURE OF THIS MECHANISM HIGHLY LIKELY. FOR THE RECLINER TO HOLD THE SEAT B...

Feb 10, 2010 Seats 75,006 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK RECLINER MECHANISM FAILED CAUSING SEAT BACK TO RECLINE SUDDENLY AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DISASSEMBLY OF THE SEAT AND INSPECTION OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM REVEALED A DESIGN DEFECT WHICH MAKES SUDDEN FAILURE OF THIS MECHANISM HIGHLY LIKELY. FOR THE RECLINER TO HOLD THE SEAT B...

Jan 11, 2005 Electrical System Fire 106,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE LIGHTS WENT DIM AND SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND THE WIRE THAT CONNECTED TO THE ALTERNATOR MELTED. *AK

Jan 11, 2005 Electrical System Fire 106,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE LIGHTS WENT DIM AND SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND THE WIRE THAT CONNECTED TO THE ALTERNATOR MELTED. *AK

Sep 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT MULTIPLE FAILURES. THE TRUNK FAILED TO CLOSE ON ITS OWN. WHILE DRIVING THE TRUNK WOULD OPEN AND WOULD NOT CLOSE, AND WILL NOT LOCK. ALSO, CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES GRABBED SLOWLY AND CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. CONSUMER T...

Sep 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT MULTIPLE FAILURES. THE TRUNK FAILED TO CLOSE ON ITS OWN. WHILE DRIVING THE TRUNK WOULD OPEN AND WOULD NOT CLOSE, AND WILL NOT LOCK. ALSO, CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES GRABBED SLOWLY AND CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. CONSUMER T...

Sep 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT MULTIPLE FAILURES. THE TRUNK FAILED TO CLOSE ON ITS OWN. WHILE DRIVING THE TRUNK WOULD OPEN AND WOULD NOT CLOSE, AND WILL NOT LOCK. ALSO, CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES GRABBED SLOWLY AND CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. CONSUMER T...

Sep 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT MULTIPLE FAILURES. THE TRUNK FAILED TO CLOSE ON ITS OWN. WHILE DRIVING THE TRUNK WOULD OPEN AND WOULD NOT CLOSE, AND WILL NOT LOCK. ALSO, CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES GRABBED SLOWLY AND CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. CONSUMER T...

Aug 28, 2004 Structure Crash 156,000 mi

DUE TO PLASTIC DOOR SKIN (OUTER PANELING ) OPENING THE DOOR IN A LOW SPEED CAR ACCIDENT IN ADDITION TO PASSIVE SEAT BELT FALURE (INTERMITTENTLY WORKED)I WAS EJECTED FROM CAR AND LEFT PARALYZED. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING WAS REJECTED BY SATURN DUE TO COST LEAVING SAFETY OUT OF CONCERN. *JB

Aug 28, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 156,000 mi

DUE TO PLASTIC DOOR SKIN (OUTER PANELING ) OPENING THE DOOR IN A LOW SPEED CAR ACCIDENT IN ADDITION TO PASSIVE SEAT BELT FALURE (INTERMITTENTLY WORKED)I WAS EJECTED FROM CAR AND LEFT PARALYZED. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING WAS REJECTED BY SATURN DUE TO COST LEAVING SAFETY OUT OF CONCERN. *JB

Aug 28, 2004 Structure Crash 156,000 mi

DUE TO PLASTIC DOOR SKIN (OUTER PANELING ) OPENING THE DOOR IN A LOW SPEED CAR ACCIDENT IN ADDITION TO PASSIVE SEAT BELT FALURE (INTERMITTENTLY WORKED)I WAS EJECTED FROM CAR AND LEFT PARALYZED. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING WAS REJECTED BY SATURN DUE TO COST LEAVING SAFETY OUT OF CONCERN. *JB

Aug 28, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 156,000 mi

DUE TO PLASTIC DOOR SKIN (OUTER PANELING ) OPENING THE DOOR IN A LOW SPEED CAR ACCIDENT IN ADDITION TO PASSIVE SEAT BELT FALURE (INTERMITTENTLY WORKED)I WAS EJECTED FROM CAR AND LEFT PARALYZED. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING WAS REJECTED BY SATURN DUE TO COST LEAVING SAFETY OUT OF CONCERN. *JB

May 11, 2004 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WHEN REAR ENDED BY VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROX. 25 MPH. SEAT BACK COLLAPSED ON DRIVER'S SIDE TO 45 DEGREE ANGLE.BODY SHOP UNABLE TO REPAIR TO ORIGINAL CONDITION WITHOUT REPLACEMENT.

May 11, 2004 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WHEN REAR ENDED BY VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROX. 25 MPH. SEAT BACK COLLAPSED ON DRIVER'S SIDE TO 45 DEGREE ANGLE.BODY SHOP UNABLE TO REPAIR TO ORIGINAL CONDITION WITHOUT REPLACEMENT.

Feb 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting

THE HAZARD LIGHTS STOPPED FLASHING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *PH THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. *JB

Feb 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting

THE HAZARD LIGHTS STOPPED FLASHING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *PH THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Electrical System

THE BATTERY CABLE FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO REPLACE THE BATTERY EVERY YEAR. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK THE SATURN DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE BATTERY CABLE. RECALL# 93V094000. *SCC *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Electrical System 35 mi

GENERATOR FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. RECALL# 93V132000 *SCC THE CONSUMER STATED THE ALTERNATOR FAILED THREE TIMES. *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Electrical System

THE BATTERY CABLE FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO REPLACE THE BATTERY EVERY YEAR. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK THE SATURN DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE BATTERY CABLE. RECALL# 93V094000. *SCC *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Electrical System 35 mi

GENERATOR FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. RECALL# 93V132000 *SCC THE CONSUMER STATED THE ALTERNATOR FAILED THREE TIMES. *JB

Feb 24, 2003 Seats 138,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT BACK DID NOT STAY UP. *JB

Feb 24, 2003 Seats 138,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT BACK DID NOT STAY UP. *JB

Nov 12, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THIS IS THIRD TIME HAS CHANGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. AND PROBLEM IS REOCUURING. MR

Nov 12, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THIS IS THIRD TIME HAS CHANGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. AND PROBLEM IS REOCUURING. MR

May 29, 2002 Seat Belts

I AM CURIOUS AS TO WHETHER WE ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SEAT BELT FAILURE. BECAUSE OF CONSTRUCTION, THEY HAVE STOPPED RUNNING ACROSS THE TOP OF THE DOOR, AND THEY ARE EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE.*AK

May 29, 2002 Seat Belts

I AM CURIOUS AS TO WHETHER WE ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SEAT BELT FAILURE. BECAUSE OF CONSTRUCTION, THEY HAVE STOPPED RUNNING ACROSS THE TOP OF THE DOOR, AND THEY ARE EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE.*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Seats

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BROKE, FRAME OF SEAT IS STICKING OUT, UPPER PART OF SEAT IS FLOPPING BACK AND FORTH. *JG *AK

Jan 3, 2002 Seats

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BROKE, FRAME OF SEAT IS STICKING OUT, UPPER PART OF SEAT IS FLOPPING BACK AND FORTH. *JG *AK

Sep 10, 2001 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR MOUNTING POINT ON ENGINE BLOCK BROKE, RELEASING ALTERNATOR. *AK

Sep 10, 2001 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR MOUNTING POINT ON ENGINE BLOCK BROKE, RELEASING ALTERNATOR. *AK

Jul 5, 2001 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARD WHILE GETTING INTO VEHICLE, DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BACK ADJUSTER MECHANISM AND LESS THAN ONE WEEK LATER, THE SEAT COLLAPSED AGAIN, CONSUMER RETURNED TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT SOME EARLY MODELS HAD SEAT PROBLEMS, AND THE DEALER ADJUSTED OR BENT...

Jul 5, 2001 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARD WHILE GETTING INTO VEHICLE, DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BACK ADJUSTER MECHANISM AND LESS THAN ONE WEEK LATER, THE SEAT COLLAPSED AGAIN, CONSUMER RETURNED TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT SOME EARLY MODELS HAD SEAT PROBLEMS, AND THE DEALER ADJUSTED OR BENT...

Apr 25, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER IS TAKING IT TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC ON APRIL 26TH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Apr 25, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER IS TAKING IT TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC ON APRIL 26TH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 19, 2001 Tires

WHILE EXITING THE TURNPIKE THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND RIM CAME OFF DAMAGING THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM

Mar 19, 2001 Wheels

WHILE EXITING THE TURNPIKE THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND RIM CAME OFF DAMAGING THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM

Mar 19, 2001 Tires

WHILE EXITING THE TURNPIKE THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND RIM CAME OFF DAMAGING THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM

Mar 19, 2001 Wheels

WHILE EXITING THE TURNPIKE THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND RIM CAME OFF DAMAGING THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM

Mar 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES WOULD BE ENTERING VEHICLE THROUGH FLOORBOARD. WOULD HAVE STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE TO LEFT KNEE. DOORS WERE EXCESSIVELY HEAVY TO OPEN OR CLOSE. DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO BE OPERATED PROPERLY. PANEL LIGHTS WOULD COME ON OR GO OFF BY THEMSELVES. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALE...

Mar 16, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES WOULD BE ENTERING VEHICLE THROUGH FLOORBOARD. WOULD HAVE STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE TO LEFT KNEE. DOORS WERE EXCESSIVELY HEAVY TO OPEN OR CLOSE. DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO BE OPERATED PROPERLY. PANEL LIGHTS WOULD COME ON OR GO OFF BY THEMSELVES. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALE...

Mar 16, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES WOULD BE ENTERING VEHICLE THROUGH FLOORBOARD. WOULD HAVE STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE TO LEFT KNEE. DOORS WERE EXCESSIVELY HEAVY TO OPEN OR CLOSE. DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO BE OPERATED PROPERLY. PANEL LIGHTS WOULD COME ON OR GO OFF BY THEMSELVES. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALE...

Mar 16, 2001 Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES WOULD BE ENTERING VEHICLE THROUGH FLOORBOARD. WOULD HAVE STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE TO LEFT KNEE. DOORS WERE EXCESSIVELY HEAVY TO OPEN OR CLOSE. DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO BE OPERATED PROPERLY. PANEL LIGHTS WOULD COME ON OR GO OFF BY THEMSELVES. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALE...

Mar 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES WOULD BE ENTERING VEHICLE THROUGH FLOORBOARD. WOULD HAVE STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE TO LEFT KNEE. DOORS WERE EXCESSIVELY HEAVY TO OPEN OR CLOSE. DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO BE OPERATED PROPERLY. PANEL LIGHTS WOULD COME ON OR GO OFF BY THEMSELVES. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALE...

Mar 16, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES WOULD BE ENTERING VEHICLE THROUGH FLOORBOARD. WOULD HAVE STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE TO LEFT KNEE. DOORS WERE EXCESSIVELY HEAVY TO OPEN OR CLOSE. DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO BE OPERATED PROPERLY. PANEL LIGHTS WOULD COME ON OR GO OFF BY THEMSELVES. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALE...

Mar 16, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES WOULD BE ENTERING VEHICLE THROUGH FLOORBOARD. WOULD HAVE STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE TO LEFT KNEE. DOORS WERE EXCESSIVELY HEAVY TO OPEN OR CLOSE. DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO BE OPERATED PROPERLY. PANEL LIGHTS WOULD COME ON OR GO OFF BY THEMSELVES. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALE...

Mar 16, 2001 Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES WOULD BE ENTERING VEHICLE THROUGH FLOORBOARD. WOULD HAVE STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE TO LEFT KNEE. DOORS WERE EXCESSIVELY HEAVY TO OPEN OR CLOSE. DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO BE OPERATED PROPERLY. PANEL LIGHTS WOULD COME ON OR GO OFF BY THEMSELVES. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALE...

Dec 18, 2000 Seats Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 5-10 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH REAR ENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DRIVER'S SEATBACK FELL INTO A CHILD BOOSTER SEAT WHICH WAS PLACED BEHIND ON DRIVER'S SIDE. SEAT FELL ON TOP OF CHILD'S LEG AND BROKE LEG. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Seats Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 5-10 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH REAR ENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DRIVER'S SEATBACK FELL INTO A CHILD BOOSTER SEAT WHICH WAS PLACED BEHIND ON DRIVER'S SIDE. SEAT FELL ON TOP OF CHILD'S LEG AND BROKE LEG. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Seats

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SEATBACK MOVED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO HELP CONSUMER. DEALER SAID NEEDED TO REPLACE BOTH SIDES OF THE SEAT RECLINER. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Seats

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SEATBACK MOVED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO HELP CONSUMER. DEALER SAID NEEDED TO REPLACE BOTH SIDES OF THE SEAT RECLINER. *AK

Sep 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILED PREVIOUSLY, PAID $1600 TO SATURN IN 98 AND PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. 1-CYL WAS REPLACED WITH THIS WORK IN ADDITION TO SEVERAL OTHER THINGS. ENGINE PRACTICALLY REBUILT. EXISTED PRIOR TO THIS AROUND 1995-1997 AND WAS REPORTED AND TAKEN TO SATURN DEALERS WHO DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AFTER SEVERAL TIM...

Sep 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILED PREVIOUSLY, PAID $1600 TO SATURN IN 98 AND PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. 1-CYL WAS REPLACED WITH THIS WORK IN ADDITION TO SEVERAL OTHER THINGS. ENGINE PRACTICALLY REBUILT. EXISTED PRIOR TO THIS AROUND 1995-1997 AND WAS REPORTED AND TAKEN TO SATURN DEALERS WHO DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AFTER SEVERAL TIM...

Aug 9, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 9, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Jul 17, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK RECLINER MECHANISM FAILED CAUSING SEAT BACK TO RECLINE SUDDENLY AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DISASSEMBLY OF THE SEAT AND INSPECTION OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM REVEALED A DESIGN DEFECT WHICH MAKES SUDDEN FAILURE OF THIS MECHANISM HIGHLY LIKELY. FOR THE RECLINER TO HOLD THE SEAT B...

Jul 17, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK RECLINER MECHANISM FAILED CAUSING SEAT BACK TO RECLINE SUDDENLY AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DISASSEMBLY OF THE SEAT AND INSPECTION OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM REVEALED A DESIGN DEFECT WHICH MAKES SUDDEN FAILURE OF THIS MECHANISM HIGHLY LIKELY. FOR THE RECLINER TO HOLD THE SEAT B...

Mar 13, 2000 Seat Belts

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT GRADUALLY STOPPED MOVING IN EITHER DIRECTION. NLM

Mar 13, 2000 Seat Belts

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT GRADUALLY STOPPED MOVING IN EITHER DIRECTION. NLM

Feb 29, 2000 Power Train

I AM STILL CONTENT WITH MY 1993 SATURN BUT DISAPPOINTED THAT A PART THAT SHOULD HAVE LASTED MUCH LONGER FAILED IN OCTOBER, 1999. I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO MAINTAINING THE LOW MILEAGE ON MY CARE, BUT WHEN THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER FROZE AT 30,555 MILES, ALL CREDIBILITY AND REMAINING MARKET VALUE D...

Feb 29, 2000 Power Train

I AM STILL CONTENT WITH MY 1993 SATURN BUT DISAPPOINTED THAT A PART THAT SHOULD HAVE LASTED MUCH LONGER FAILED IN OCTOBER, 1999. I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO MAINTAINING THE LOW MILEAGE ON MY CARE, BUT WHEN THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER FROZE AT 30,555 MILES, ALL CREDIBILITY AND REMAINING MARKET VALUE D...

Nov 10, 1999 Seat Belts

SATURN CORPORATION REFUSES TO INSTALL AN AIRBAG DEACTIVATION SWITCH AS APPROVED BY NHTSA (REFERENCE DOT COMPLAINT NO. 97-592).

Nov 10, 1999 Seat Belts

SATURN CORPORATION REFUSES TO INSTALL AN AIRBAG DEACTIVATION SWITCH AS APPROVED BY NHTSA (REFERENCE DOT COMPLAINT NO. 97-592).

Jul 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE FAILED. *SLC

Jul 7, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALONG WITH THE FAILING OF THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY, THE BATTERY IS REPLACED ONCE A YEAR. *SLC

Jul 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED. *SLC

Jul 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE FAILED. *SLC

Jul 7, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ALONG WITH THE FAILING OF THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY, THE BATTERY IS REPLACED ONCE A YEAR. *SLC

Jul 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED. *SLC

Jul 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THEIR IS A CRACK IN ENGINE VAVLE COVER GASKET THAT CAUSES A LEAK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THEIR IS A CRACK IN ENGINE VAVLE COVER GASKET THAT CAUSES A LEAK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

May 27, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEATBACK BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE SEATBACK TO FALL BACK AND MAY CAUSE INJURIES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SATURN 1994 & 1995, BUT NOT FOR 1993 ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 27, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEATBACK BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE SEATBACK TO FALL BACK AND MAY CAUSE INJURIES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SATURN 1994 & 1995, BUT NOT FOR 1993 ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 26, 1999 Power Train

MY '93 SATURN WOULD PUSH INTO THE REVERSE GEAR WHEN EVER THE CAR WAS WARM. I WAS TOLD BY A GMC AUTO REPAIR SHOP THAT MY TRANSMISSION WAS GOING OUT. AFTER GETTING A SECOND OPINION I DISCOVED THAT MANY OWNERS OF '93 SATURNS HAS THIS SAME PROBLEM. AFTER FURTHER INVESTAGATION ON MY PART I LEARNED THAT S...

May 26, 1999 Power Train

MY '93 SATURN WOULD PUSH INTO THE REVERSE GEAR WHEN EVER THE CAR WAS WARM. I WAS TOLD BY A GMC AUTO REPAIR SHOP THAT MY TRANSMISSION WAS GOING OUT. AFTER GETTING A SECOND OPINION I DISCOVED THAT MANY OWNERS OF '93 SATURNS HAS THIS SAME PROBLEM. AFTER FURTHER INVESTAGATION ON MY PART I LEARNED THAT S...

May 3, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RAIL. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

May 3, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RAIL. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Apr 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, T BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER. *AK

Apr 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, T BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER. *AK

Apr 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, AND WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE GAS PEDAL, GAS PEDAL BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *AK.

Apr 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, AND WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE GAS PEDAL, GAS PEDAL BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *AK.

Mar 15, 1999 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY

Mar 15, 1999 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY

Feb 3, 1999 Seats

THE VEHICLE DRIVER SEAT HAS BROKEN IN ITS FRAME. THE FRAME IT PROTRUDING OUT ON LEFT SIDE JUST BELOW ARM PIT AREA WHERE IT COULD PUCTURE RIB CAGE IF WERE HIT. THE SEAT ACTUALLY RECLINES FROM MIDDLE OF SEAT TO TOP. THIS IS SO BAD I HAVE HAD TO BORROW A BABY CAR SEAT TO PUT BEHIND SEAT FOR IT TO STAY...

Feb 3, 1999 Seats

THE VEHICLE DRIVER SEAT HAS BROKEN IN ITS FRAME. THE FRAME IT PROTRUDING OUT ON LEFT SIDE JUST BELOW ARM PIT AREA WHERE IT COULD PUCTURE RIB CAGE IF WERE HIT. THE SEAT ACTUALLY RECLINES FROM MIDDLE OF SEAT TO TOP. THIS IS SO BAD I HAVE HAD TO BORROW A BABY CAR SEAT TO PUT BEHIND SEAT FOR IT TO STAY...

Nov 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUMMARY NOT PROVED BY CONSUMER

Nov 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUMMARY NOT PROVED BY CONSUMER

Jun 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN MAKES NOISE DUE TO ADJUSTER MALFUNCTION.

Jun 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN MAKES NOISE DUE TO ADJUSTER MALFUNCTION.

May 10, 1998 Electrical System

BRACKET THAT HOLDS ABS WIRE HARNESS RUSTED OFF ON BOTH SIDES. HANGING DOWN WIRES ON RIGHT SIDE THROUGH AXLE SHORTED OUT ABS SYSTEM.

May 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRACKET THAT HOLDS ABS WIRE HARNESS RUSTED OFF ON BOTH SIDES. HANGING DOWN WIRES ON RIGHT SIDE THROUGH AXLE SHORTED OUT ABS SYSTEM.

May 10, 1998 Electrical System

BRACKET THAT HOLDS ABS WIRE HARNESS RUSTED OFF ON BOTH SIDES. HANGING DOWN WIRES ON RIGHT SIDE THROUGH AXLE SHORTED OUT ABS SYSTEM.

May 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRACKET THAT HOLDS ABS WIRE HARNESS RUSTED OFF ON BOTH SIDES. HANGING DOWN WIRES ON RIGHT SIDE THROUGH AXLE SHORTED OUT ABS SYSTEM.

May 6, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE.

May 6, 1998 Visibility

SUNROOF LEAKED ONTO THE FLOOR GEAR SHIFT, CAUSING PROBLEMS.

May 6, 1998 Tires

FOUR TIRES REPLACED.

May 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES REPLACED.

May 6, 1998 Electrical System

BATTERY REPLACED FOUR TIMES.

May 6, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR REPLACED

May 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED, ALLOWING CAR TO OVERHEAT.

May 6, 1998 Visibility

EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF.

May 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL ON HIGHWAY.

May 6, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR INOPERATIVE.

May 6, 1998 Equipment

RADIO INOPERATIVE.

May 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PISTIONS BLEW, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT/STALL.

May 6, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE.

May 6, 1998 Visibility

SUNROOF LEAKED ONTO THE FLOOR GEAR SHIFT, CAUSING PROBLEMS.

May 6, 1998 Tires

FOUR TIRES REPLACED.

May 6, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES REPLACED.

May 6, 1998 Electrical System

BATTERY REPLACED FOUR TIMES.

May 6, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR REPLACED

May 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERMOSTAT FAILED, ALLOWING CAR TO OVERHEAT.

May 6, 1998 Visibility

EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR FELL OFF.

May 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL ON HIGHWAY.

May 6, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR INOPERATIVE.

May 6, 1998 Equipment

RADIO INOPERATIVE.

May 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PISTIONS BLEW, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT/STALL.

Dec 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS CONSUMED COMPLETELY BETWEEN 2,000 TO 3,000 MILES WITH VEHICLE IN DEALERSHIP EVERY OTHER WEEK. DEALERSHIP POLISHED HEADS, ETC., ANOTHER DEALERSHIP CONDUCTED AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WHICH FOUND SEVERAL LEAKS AND OTHER AREAS THAT WAS CONTAMINATED WITH OIL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS CONSUMED COMPLETELY BETWEEN 2,000 TO 3,000 MILES WITH VEHICLE IN DEALERSHIP EVERY OTHER WEEK. DEALERSHIP POLISHED HEADS, ETC., ANOTHER DEALERSHIP CONDUCTED AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WHICH FOUND SEVERAL LEAKS AND OTHER AREAS THAT WAS CONTAMINATED WITH OIL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CONTAMINATED WITH SAND/SALT, CAUSING VEHICLE VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING.

Jul 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CONTAMINATED WITH SAND/SALT, CAUSING VEHICLE VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING.

Jun 11, 1997 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED DURING REAR-END COLLISION, CAUSING SERIOUS SPINAL INJURY TO DRIVER. *AK

Jun 11, 1997 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED DURING REAR-END COLLISION, CAUSING SERIOUS SPINAL INJURY TO DRIVER. *AK

May 27, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: WHEN PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE DOES NOT ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY UNLESS PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR VIGOROUSLY. THERE IS A DELAY AND THE VEHICLE MOVES ABRUPTLY AND IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *AK

May 27, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: WHEN PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE DOES NOT ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY UNLESS PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR VIGOROUSLY. THERE IS A DELAY AND THE VEHICLE MOVES ABRUPTLY AND IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNEVEN WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE PADS DUE TO CALIPERS MALFUNCTIONING.

Feb 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Feb 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UNEVEN WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE PADS DUE TO CALIPERS MALFUNCTIONING.

Feb 26, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Jan 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED CAUSING, ENGINE TO SEIZE.

Jan 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED CAUSING, ENGINE TO SEIZE.

Apr 8, 1996 Air Bags Crash

PREMATURE INFLATION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG, OWNER FEELS AIRBAG WAS OVERSENSATIVE. *AK

Apr 8, 1996 Air Bags Crash

PREMATURE INFLATION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG, OWNER FEELS AIRBAG WAS OVERSENSATIVE. *AK

Dec 14, 1995 Electrical System

HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY THREE TIMES WITH ONLY SEVENTEEN THOUSAND MILES ON IT. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Electrical System

HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY THREE TIMES WITH ONLY SEVENTEEN THOUSAND MILES ON IT. TT

Sep 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES FOR WARPING. TT

Sep 20, 1995 Suspension Crash

REAR OF CAR STARTED TO PULL LEFT/APPLIED BRAKES CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL HITTING A WALL. LEFT REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF. *SD

Sep 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES FOR WARPING. TT

Sep 20, 1995 Suspension Crash

REAR OF CAR STARTED TO PULL LEFT/APPLIED BRAKES CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL HITTING A WALL. LEFT REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF. *SD

Jun 30, 1995 Structure

LOOSE SUNVISOR. *AK

Jun 30, 1995 Visibility

FOAM ON DRIVER'S WINDOW.

Jun 30, 1995 Structure

LOOSE SUNVISOR. *AK

Jun 30, 1995 Visibility

FOAM ON DRIVER'S WINDOW.

Jun 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL FADEED, RESULTING IN TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, ABS BRAKE SYSTEM, REPLACED FRONT PAD AND TURNED ROTOR PRIOR TO EXPERIENCE. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED CALIPER MOUNT. *AK

Jun 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Jun 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED POWER BOOSTER. *AK

Jun 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL FADEED, RESULTING IN TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, ABS BRAKE SYSTEM, REPLACED FRONT PAD AND TURNED ROTOR PRIOR TO EXPERIENCE. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED CALIPER MOUNT. *AK

Jun 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Jun 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED POWER BOOSTER. *AK

Jun 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE WITH NO PEDAL PRESSURE. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. TT

Jun 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE WITH NO PEDAL PRESSURE. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. TT

Apr 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING CAR PUT CRUISE CONTROL ON IT, CUT OFF AND IT WILL NOT COME BACK ON, WAIT A DAY OR TWO FOR IT TO COME ON. TT

Apr 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING CAR PUT CRUISE CONTROL ON IT, CUT OFF AND IT WILL NOT COME BACK ON, WAIT A DAY OR TWO FOR IT TO COME ON. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WAS DRIVING TRIED TO TURN ON CRUISE CONTROL IT WOULDN'T CUT OFF. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED DURING ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 24, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND BURNED CONSUMERS RIGHT ARM, CAR TOTALLED. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WAS DRIVING TRIED TO TURN ON CRUISE CONTROL IT WOULDN'T CUT OFF. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED DURING ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 24, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND BURNED CONSUMERS RIGHT ARM, CAR TOTALLED. TT

Apr 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS, LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION 25 MPH. TT

Apr 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS, LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION 25 MPH. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLES CRUISE CONTROL JAMMED AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF AT 65MPH, SKIDDED 90 FEET HIT BANK AND ROLLED OVER.(PE94-079). TT

Apr 5, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLES CRUISE CONTROL JAMMED AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF AT 65MPH, SKIDDED 90 FEET HIT BANK AND ROLLED OVER.(PE94-079). TT

Feb 27, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ACTIVATING CRUISE CONTROL IT WORKS FOR VARYING DISTANCES AND AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF. SOMETIMES NOT ACTIVATING WHEN TURNED ON. TT

Feb 27, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ACTIVATING CRUISE CONTROL IT WORKS FOR VARYING DISTANCES AND AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF. SOMETIMES NOT ACTIVATING WHEN TURNED ON. TT