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May 31, 2016 Air Bags Crash

AUTO ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON 07/31/2015, THE LEFT FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN CAUSING INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER IN OUR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND ONCE THE KEYS WERE TAKEN OUT IS WHEN RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG WAS DISPLOYED.

May 31, 2016 Air Bags Crash

AUTO ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON 07/31/2015, THE LEFT FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN CAUSING INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER IN OUR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND ONCE THE KEYS WERE TAKEN OUT IS WHEN RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG WAS DISPLOYED.

Apr 10, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

INSTALLED MICROGARD FUEL FILTER ON A 1995 SATURN SL1 A MONTH AGO STARTED SMELLING GAS HAD IT LOOKED AT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL FILTER HOSE DEVELOPED A SMALL HOLE. THE HOLE IS IN THE BLACK PLASTIC, THIS PIPE ATTACHES TO THE ALUMINUM PIPE, BY THE TEST VALVE. I T RUBS ON THE EGR VALVE...

Apr 10, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

INSTALLED MICROGARD FUEL FILTER ON A 1995 SATURN SL1 A MONTH AGO STARTED SMELLING GAS HAD IT LOOKED AT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL FILTER HOSE DEVELOPED A SMALL HOLE. THE HOLE IS IN THE BLACK PLASTIC, THIS PIPE ATTACHES TO THE ALUMINUM PIPE, BY THE TEST VALVE. I T RUBS ON THE EGR VALVE...

Apr 10, 2014 Equipment

INSTALLED MICROGARD FUEL FILTER ON A 1995 SATURN SL1 A MONTH AGO STARTED SMELLING GAS HAD IT LOOKED AT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL FILTER HOSE DEVELOPED A SMALL HOLE. THE HOLE IS IN THE BLACK PLASTIC, THIS PIPE ATTACHES TO THE ALUMINUM PIPE, BY THE TEST VALVE. I T RUBS ON THE EGR VALVE...

Apr 10, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

INSTALLED MICROGARD FUEL FILTER ON A 1995 SATURN SL1 A MONTH AGO STARTED SMELLING GAS HAD IT LOOKED AT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL FILTER HOSE DEVELOPED A SMALL HOLE. THE HOLE IS IN THE BLACK PLASTIC, THIS PIPE ATTACHES TO THE ALUMINUM PIPE, BY THE TEST VALVE. I T RUBS ON THE EGR VALVE...

Apr 10, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

INSTALLED MICROGARD FUEL FILTER ON A 1995 SATURN SL1 A MONTH AGO STARTED SMELLING GAS HAD IT LOOKED AT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL FILTER HOSE DEVELOPED A SMALL HOLE. THE HOLE IS IN THE BLACK PLASTIC, THIS PIPE ATTACHES TO THE ALUMINUM PIPE, BY THE TEST VALVE. I T RUBS ON THE EGR VALVE...

Apr 10, 2014 Equipment

INSTALLED MICROGARD FUEL FILTER ON A 1995 SATURN SL1 A MONTH AGO STARTED SMELLING GAS HAD IT LOOKED AT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL FILTER HOSE DEVELOPED A SMALL HOLE. THE HOLE IS IN THE BLACK PLASTIC, THIS PIPE ATTACHES TO THE ALUMINUM PIPE, BY THE TEST VALVE. I T RUBS ON THE EGR VALVE...

Aug 15, 2012 Steering 103,000 mi

AFTER A POP NOISE DURING NEGOTIATING A CURVE THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY APPEARED TILTED EVEN WHILE GOING STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING. CAR WAS STEERED WITH INCREASED LOSS OF CONTROL FOR A FEW SECONDS AND MOVED TO CURB. STEERING WAS UNUSABLE THEREAFTER AND CAR WAS TOWED FOR REPAIRS. *TR

Aug 15, 2012 Steering 103,000 mi

AFTER A POP NOISE DURING NEGOTIATING A CURVE THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY APPEARED TILTED EVEN WHILE GOING STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING. CAR WAS STEERED WITH INCREASED LOSS OF CONTROL FOR A FEW SECONDS AND MOVED TO CURB. STEERING WAS UNUSABLE THEREAFTER AND CAR WAS TOWED FOR REPAIRS. *TR

Jun 21, 2012 Seats 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL SEDAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECLINER ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WOULD BECOME LOOSE AND THE CONTACT LOST SUPPORT IN THE BACK WHILE SITTING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ADJUST SEAT BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE ALSO OCCU...

Jun 21, 2012 Seats 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL SEDAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECLINER ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WOULD BECOME LOOSE AND THE CONTACT LOST SUPPORT IN THE BACK WHILE SITTING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ADJUST SEAT BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE ALSO OCCU...

Apr 30, 2012 Seats 78,600 mi

MY WIFE WAS ON THE WAY HOME FROM PICKING UP OUR KIDS FROM SCHOOL AND THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINING BACK GAVE WAY RECLINING THE SEAT BACK ALL THE WAY. I LOOKED UP A PREVIOUS RECALL SATURN HAD FOR THE YR, MAKE, AND MODEL HOWEVER EITHER DUE TO EITHER AGE OR VIN # SERIES FROM WHAT I HAD FOUND ONLINE THE D...

Apr 30, 2012 Seats 78,600 mi

MY WIFE WAS ON THE WAY HOME FROM PICKING UP OUR KIDS FROM SCHOOL AND THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINING BACK GAVE WAY RECLINING THE SEAT BACK ALL THE WAY. I LOOKED UP A PREVIOUS RECALL SATURN HAD FOR THE YR, MAKE, AND MODEL HOWEVER EITHER DUE TO EITHER AGE OR VIN # SERIES FROM WHAT I HAD FOUND ONLINE THE D...

Sep 26, 2011 Wheels 208,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS WITH A DAYTON QUADRA SE TIRE, SIZE P175/70R14 THE TIRE IS 2 YEARS OLD WITH 20,000 MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN PLUGGED OR PATCHED. IT HAS NEVER BEEN FLAT OR LOW ON AIR PRESSURE. ON SEPT 1 2011 WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 40 NEAR THE FORSYTH-DAVIE COUNTY LINE IN NORTH CAROLINA A PIECE O...

Sep 26, 2011 Tires 208,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS WITH A DAYTON QUADRA SE TIRE, SIZE P175/70R14 THE TIRE IS 2 YEARS OLD WITH 20,000 MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN PLUGGED OR PATCHED. IT HAS NEVER BEEN FLAT OR LOW ON AIR PRESSURE. ON SEPT 1 2011 WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 40 NEAR THE FORSYTH-DAVIE COUNTY LINE IN NORTH CAROLINA A PIECE O...

Sep 26, 2011 Wheels 208,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS WITH A DAYTON QUADRA SE TIRE, SIZE P175/70R14 THE TIRE IS 2 YEARS OLD WITH 20,000 MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN PLUGGED OR PATCHED. IT HAS NEVER BEEN FLAT OR LOW ON AIR PRESSURE. ON SEPT 1 2011 WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 40 NEAR THE FORSYTH-DAVIE COUNTY LINE IN NORTH CAROLINA A PIECE O...

Sep 26, 2011 Tires 208,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS WITH A DAYTON QUADRA SE TIRE, SIZE P175/70R14 THE TIRE IS 2 YEARS OLD WITH 20,000 MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN PLUGGED OR PATCHED. IT HAS NEVER BEEN FLAT OR LOW ON AIR PRESSURE. ON SEPT 1 2011 WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 40 NEAR THE FORSYTH-DAVIE COUNTY LINE IN NORTH CAROLINA A PIECE O...

Apr 14, 2011 Seats 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BEGAN TO RECLINE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAM...

Apr 14, 2011 Seats 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BEGAN TO RECLINE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAM...

Sep 4, 2008 Tires

DRIVING MY 1995 SATURN SL1 AT 65MPH, MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE IMMEDIATELY WENT FLAT. I WAS ABLE TO GUIDE THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER IN LESS THAN 200 YARDS AND CHANGE THE TIRE. THE LOCAL SHOP SAID THE VALVE STEM WAS "DRY ROTTED" AND SO THEY REPLACED IT. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE OTHER TIRE VALVE STEMS SHOWS C...

Sep 4, 2008 Tires

DRIVING MY 1995 SATURN SL1 AT 65MPH, MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE IMMEDIATELY WENT FLAT. I WAS ABLE TO GUIDE THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER IN LESS THAN 200 YARDS AND CHANGE THE TIRE. THE LOCAL SHOP SAID THE VALVE STEM WAS "DRY ROTTED" AND SO THEY REPLACED IT. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE OTHER TIRE VALVE STEMS SHOWS C...

Aug 15, 2008 Electrical System 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE KEY, THE KEY WOULD NOT GO BACK TO THE LOCK POSITION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 118,000.

Aug 15, 2008 Electrical System 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE KEY, THE KEY WOULD NOT GO BACK TO THE LOCK POSITION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 118,000.

Jul 11, 2008 Seats Crash 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL2. WHILE CHANGING LANES AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO A POLE. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SEAT RETRACTED BACKWARDS TOWARDS THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO HER BACK, NECK, AND SHOULDERS. THE VEHIC...

Jul 11, 2008 Seats Crash 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL1. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO A POLE. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SEAT RETRACTED BACKWARDS TOWARDS THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO HER BACK, NECK, AND SHOULDERS. THE VEHICL...

Jul 11, 2008 Seats Crash 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL2. WHILE CHANGING LANES AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO A POLE. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SEAT RETRACTED BACKWARDS TOWARDS THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO HER BACK, NECK, AND SHOULDERS. THE VEHIC...

Jul 11, 2008 Seats Crash 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL1. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO A POLE. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SEAT RETRACTED BACKWARDS TOWARDS THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO HER BACK, NECK, AND SHOULDERS. THE VEHICL...

May 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 12,300 mi

1 INCIDENT AND 1 CRASH. LEFT EMERGENCY BRAKE ON BY ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVING AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN, BUT HAD NO BRAKES. COULD NOT STOP..NO ACCIDENT FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. BUT 2ND TIME CAUSED MULTIPLE CAR ACCIDENT W/AN INJURY. AFTER I STOPPED DRIVING, THE BRAKES BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. I...

May 12, 2008 Parking Brake Crash 12,300 mi

1 INCIDENT AND 1 CRASH. LEFT EMERGENCY BRAKE ON BY ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVING AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN, BUT HAD NO BRAKES. COULD NOT STOP..NO ACCIDENT FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. BUT 2ND TIME CAUSED MULTIPLE CAR ACCIDENT W/AN INJURY. AFTER I STOPPED DRIVING, THE BRAKES BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. I...

May 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 12,300 mi

1 INCIDENT AND 1 CRASH. LEFT EMERGENCY BRAKE ON BY ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVING AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN, BUT HAD NO BRAKES. COULD NOT STOP..NO ACCIDENT FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. BUT 2ND TIME CAUSED MULTIPLE CAR ACCIDENT W/AN INJURY. AFTER I STOPPED DRIVING, THE BRAKES BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. I...

May 12, 2008 Parking Brake Crash 12,300 mi

1 INCIDENT AND 1 CRASH. LEFT EMERGENCY BRAKE ON BY ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVING AND WENT TO APPLY BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN, BUT HAD NO BRAKES. COULD NOT STOP..NO ACCIDENT FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. BUT 2ND TIME CAUSED MULTIPLE CAR ACCIDENT W/AN INJURY. AFTER I STOPPED DRIVING, THE BRAKES BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. I...

Mar 19, 2008 Seats

MY CAR HAS THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V045000, AND EVEN FALLS INTO THE "CARS AFFECTED" THAT IS LISTED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, SATURN SAYS THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR MY CAR AND REFUSES TO FIX, DESPITE THE RECALL THAT IS ON YOUR WEBSITE. THEY TOLD ME IT DOESN'T SHOW UP IN T...

Mar 19, 2008 Seats

MY CAR HAS THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V045000, AND EVEN FALLS INTO THE "CARS AFFECTED" THAT IS LISTED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, SATURN SAYS THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR MY CAR AND REFUSES TO FIX, DESPITE THE RECALL THAT IS ON YOUR WEBSITE. THEY TOLD ME IT DOESN'T SHOW UP IN T...

Nov 28, 2007 Steering 116,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL1. WHILE MAKING A SHARP U-TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN MADE A LOUD NOISE AND BEGAN WOBBLING EXCESSIVELY. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER, THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED COMPLETELY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BECOME FIXATED. THE DEALER STATED TH...

Nov 28, 2007 Steering 116,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL1. WHILE MAKING A SHARP U-TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN MADE A LOUD NOISE AND BEGAN WOBBLING EXCESSIVELY. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER, THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED COMPLETELY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BECOME FIXATED. THE DEALER STATED TH...

May 22, 2007 Unknown Or Other Crash

1995 SATURN MODEL SL CUSTOMER WANTS COPIES OF ALL RECALLS **CC (LAWYER ON BEHALF OF CLIENT)*TR

May 22, 2007 Unknown Or Other Crash

1995 SATURN MODEL SL CUSTOMER WANTS COPIES OF ALL RECALLS **CC (LAWYER ON BEHALF OF CLIENT)*TR

Apr 15, 2007 Parking Brake 205,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE BUTTON BROKE; BUTTON EJECTED WHEN USING PARKING BRAKE, PREVENTING E-BRAKE FROM BEING USED. BUTTON AND SPRING ASSEMBLY CAME OUT, WITH BUTTON HAVING TWO SMALL PLASTIC CHIPS THAT WERE BROKEN, PREVENTING REASSEMBLY. THIS EFFECTIVELY PREVENTED THE VEHICLE'S STANDARD EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT (...

Apr 15, 2007 Parking Brake 205,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE BUTTON BROKE; BUTTON EJECTED WHEN USING PARKING BRAKE, PREVENTING E-BRAKE FROM BEING USED. BUTTON AND SPRING ASSEMBLY CAME OUT, WITH BUTTON HAVING TWO SMALL PLASTIC CHIPS THAT WERE BROKEN, PREVENTING REASSEMBLY. THIS EFFECTIVELY PREVENTED THE VEHICLE'S STANDARD EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT (...

Dec 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

LOUD ENGINE KNOCK. ENGINE CONSUMES OIL BUT NO LEAK. TOOK TO SATURN DEALER IN FAYETTEVILLE, AR AND TOLD IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. ENGINE HAS LESS THAN 85,000 MILES ON IT. TOLD THERE WAS A BULLETIN ABOUT THIS SOMETIME IN THE PAST. ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE DONE AS RECOMMENDED BY SATURN. COST TO REPLA...

Dec 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

LOUD ENGINE KNOCK. ENGINE CONSUMES OIL BUT NO LEAK. TOOK TO SATURN DEALER IN FAYETTEVILLE, AR AND TOLD IT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. ENGINE HAS LESS THAN 85,000 MILES ON IT. TOLD THERE WAS A BULLETIN ABOUT THIS SOMETIME IN THE PAST. ALL REGULAR MAINTENANCE DONE AS RECOMMENDED BY SATURN. COST TO REPLA...

Jun 7, 2006 Steering 246,000 mi

I WAS TURNING AROUND SLOWLY UP INTO A DRIVEWAY AND THERE WAS A COUPLE OF CLUNKING/SCRAPING TYPE NOISES STEERING WENT AWAY COMPLETELY. I HAVE CALLED SATURN REGARDING RECALL 97V138000 HOWEVER MY VEHICLE HAPPENS TO BE A 1995 SL AND MY VIN NUMBER MISSES THE RECALL STATUS. I WOULD LIKE THIS TO BE REMEDIE...

Jun 7, 2006 Steering 246,000 mi

I WAS TURNING AROUND SLOWLY UP INTO A DRIVEWAY AND THERE WAS A COUPLE OF CLUNKING/SCRAPING TYPE NOISES STEERING WENT AWAY COMPLETELY. I HAVE CALLED SATURN REGARDING RECALL 97V138000 HOWEVER MY VEHICLE HAPPENS TO BE A 1995 SL AND MY VIN NUMBER MISSES THE RECALL STATUS. I WOULD LIKE THIS TO BE REMEDIE...

May 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 168,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ELEVATED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE OIL AND ANTIFREEZE WERE MIXED TOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A FRACTURED ENGINE HEAD. AFTER REPLACEME...

May 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 168,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ELEVATED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE OIL AND ANTIFREEZE WERE MIXED TOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A FRACTURED ENGINE HEAD. AFTER REPLACEME...

Apr 1, 2006 Power Train 172,171 mi

1995 SATURN SL2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING FAILURE WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, PUSHED IN CLUTCH TO SHIFT FROM REVERSE TO FIRST GEAR AND HEARD A "POP". TRANSMISSION WENT INTO SOME GEAR (NOT FIRST), ENGINE STALLED AND GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS LOOSE AND FLOPPY. COASTED AROUND CORNER AN...

Apr 1, 2006 Power Train 172,171 mi

1995 SATURN SL2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING FAILURE WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, PUSHED IN CLUTCH TO SHIFT FROM REVERSE TO FIRST GEAR AND HEARD A "POP". TRANSMISSION WENT INTO SOME GEAR (NOT FIRST), ENGINE STALLED AND GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS LOOSE AND FLOPPY. COASTED AROUND CORNER AN...

Feb 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THIS WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS NOWHERE TO PULL OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND THERE WAS STEAM COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE ACCESSORY BELT HAD COME LOOSE AND REPLACED THE BELT AND BELT TEN...

Feb 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THIS WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS NOWHERE TO PULL OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND THERE WAS STEAM COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE ACCESSORY BELT HAD COME LOOSE AND REPLACED THE BELT AND BELT TEN...

Jan 12, 2006 Seats 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINER GEAR TEETH WORE EXCESSIVELY, CAUSING THE SEAT TO PARTIALLY SLIP REARWARD WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 02V307000 REGARDING THE SEATS. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT INC...

Jan 12, 2006 Seats 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINER GEAR TEETH WORE EXCESSIVELY, CAUSING THE SEAT TO PARTIALLY SLIP REARWARD WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 02V307000 REGARDING THE SEATS. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT INC...

Oct 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DT: 1995 SATURN SL1 4 DOOR. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 . UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER TOOK PICTURES . HOWEVER, HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALERSHIP OR MANUFACTURER BECAUSE HE THOUGHT VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD, AND DEALERSHIP INFORMATION W...

Oct 12, 2005 Air Bags Crash

DT: 1995 SATURN SL1 4 DOOR. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 . UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER TOOK PICTURES . HOWEVER, HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALERSHIP OR MANUFACTURER BECAUSE HE THOUGHT VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD, AND DEALERSHIP INFORMATION W...

Oct 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DT: 1995 SATURN SL1 4 DOOR. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 . UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER TOOK PICTURES . HOWEVER, HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALERSHIP OR MANUFACTURER BECAUSE HE THOUGHT VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD, AND DEALERSHIP INFORMATION W...

Oct 12, 2005 Air Bags Crash

DT: 1995 SATURN SL1 4 DOOR. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 . UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER TOOK PICTURES . HOWEVER, HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALERSHIP OR MANUFACTURER BECAUSE HE THOUGHT VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD, AND DEALERSHIP INFORMATION W...

Oct 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, USES 1 QT EVERY 500 MILES, NO LEAKS. SATURN SAYS THIS IS NORMAL! *NM

Oct 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, USES 1 QT EVERY 500 MILES, NO LEAKS. SATURN SAYS THIS IS NORMAL! *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Seats 96,224 mi

IN JAN 2003 I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THERE MIGHT BE A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND IF I HAD A PROBLEM I SHOULD GO TO A SATURN DEALER . LAST MONTH THE PROBLEM STARTED AND I WENT TO MY SATURN DEALER IN BRANDON, FL. THEY SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON M...

Sep 9, 2005 Seats 96,224 mi

IN JAN 2003 I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THERE MIGHT BE A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND IF I HAD A PROBLEM I SHOULD GO TO A SATURN DEALER . LAST MONTH THE PROBLEM STARTED AND I WENT TO MY SATURN DEALER IN BRANDON, FL. THEY SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON M...

Aug 24, 2005 Steering Crash

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN RFECALL 94V170000. THE RECALL STATED THAT FRACTURE OF THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE...

Aug 24, 2005 Steering Crash

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN RFECALL 94V170000. THE RECALL STATED THAT FRACTURE OF THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE...

Mar 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE SEEMS TO CONSUME EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OF OIL BETWEEN CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE. THE AVERAGE CONSUMPTION (THAT WHICH IS ACCEPTABLE >1 QT EVERY 3000MI) SO I'M TOLD... I'M CONSUMING APPROXIMATELY 1 QT EVERY 250 MI OR MORE! WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS? HAS THERE BEEN ANY RECALLS ON THE ENGINE OF T...

Mar 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE SEEMS TO CONSUME EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OF OIL BETWEEN CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE. THE AVERAGE CONSUMPTION (THAT WHICH IS ACCEPTABLE >1 QT EVERY 3000MI) SO I'M TOLD... I'M CONSUMING APPROXIMATELY 1 QT EVERY 250 MI OR MORE! WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS? HAS THERE BEEN ANY RECALLS ON THE ENGINE OF T...

Jan 11, 2005 Steering 134,578 mi

I OWN A 95 SATURN SL,AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS CAR BECAUSE OF STEERING GEAR BOX. THE PROBLEM WITH THE GEAR BOX IS THAT THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED, CAUSING THE SHAFT TO FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION,CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. WELL LAST NIGHT JANUARY ...

Jan 11, 2005 Steering 134,578 mi

I OWN A 95 SATURN SL,AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS CAR BECAUSE OF STEERING GEAR BOX. THE PROBLEM WITH THE GEAR BOX IS THAT THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED, CAUSING THE SHAFT TO FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION,CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. WELL LAST NIGHT JANUARY ...

Dec 17, 2004 Power Train 67,500 mi

HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING CAR INTO GEAR, ESPECIALLY FROM PARK TO DRIVE. FINALLY, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. TOOK TO A CAR SERVICE CENTER WHERE THEY CONNECTED TO A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE THAT RESULTED IN A BAD TRANSMISSION THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. CAR HAS A LITTLE OVER 67,500 MILES. THE CAR IS ...

Dec 17, 2004 Power Train 67,500 mi

HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING CAR INTO GEAR, ESPECIALLY FROM PARK TO DRIVE. FINALLY, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. TOOK TO A CAR SERVICE CENTER WHERE THEY CONNECTED TO A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE THAT RESULTED IN A BAD TRANSMISSION THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. CAR HAS A LITTLE OVER 67,500 MILES. THE CAR IS ...

Sep 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TEMPERATURE SENDER ON A SATURN 1995 DOHC ENGINE HAS FAILED 4 TIMES AS OF 106K MILES. THEY SOLD ME NEW SENDER AT DEALER, ONLY $20, BUT THEY CHANGED CONNECTOR, FOR NO GOOD REASON, SO THAT OLD CONNECTOR WON'T FIT, AND NEW CONNECTOR COSTS $30. I WONDER, DID SATURN AGREE TO SELL TEMP SENDERS CHEAP B...

Sep 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TEMPERATURE SENDER ON A SATURN 1995 DOHC ENGINE HAS FAILED 4 TIMES AS OF 106K MILES. THEY SOLD ME NEW SENDER AT DEALER, ONLY $20, BUT THEY CHANGED CONNECTOR, FOR NO GOOD REASON, SO THAT OLD CONNECTOR WON'T FIT, AND NEW CONNECTOR COSTS $30. I WONDER, DID SATURN AGREE TO SELL TEMP SENDERS CHEAP B...

Aug 18, 2004 Power Train 100,800 mi

THERE WAS OIL IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. WHEN THE ENGINE WARMED UP IT WOULD LEAK FLUID IN THE DRIVEWAY. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CYLINDER CRACKED. *AK

Aug 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,750 mi

OIL CHANGE AT SATURN DEALERSHIP ON 6/10/04. CAR DRIVEN ONLY EVERY 10 DAYS AFTERWARDS, THEN DRIVEN 400 MILES TO NORTH CAROLINA. WITH NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS, OIL WAS 3 QUARTS LOW. REFILLED OIL, DROVE 1 MILE, ENGINE BLEW WITH CONNECTING ROD THROUGH BLOCK. STOPPED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON I-95. ENGINE REPLA...

Aug 18, 2004 Power Train 100,800 mi

THERE WAS OIL IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. WHEN THE ENGINE WARMED UP IT WOULD LEAK FLUID IN THE DRIVEWAY. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CYLINDER CRACKED. *AK

Aug 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,750 mi

OIL CHANGE AT SATURN DEALERSHIP ON 6/10/04. CAR DRIVEN ONLY EVERY 10 DAYS AFTERWARDS, THEN DRIVEN 400 MILES TO NORTH CAROLINA. WITH NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS, OIL WAS 3 QUARTS LOW. REFILLED OIL, DROVE 1 MILE, ENGINE BLEW WITH CONNECTING ROD THROUGH BLOCK. STOPPED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON I-95. ENGINE REPLA...

Jul 30, 2004 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH 1995 SATURN SL1. *MR SMOKE HAD COME FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CABLE HARNESS FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH MODULE THAT CONNECTED TO THE KEY/LOCK ASSEMBLY BURNED, THE BLACK WIRE HAD NO INSULATION WHICH BURNED OFF ALL THE WAY TO THE GROUNDING ...

Jul 30, 2004 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH 1995 SATURN SL1. *MR SMOKE HAD COME FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CABLE HARNESS FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH MODULE THAT CONNECTED TO THE KEY/LOCK ASSEMBLY BURNED, THE BLACK WIRE HAD NO INSULATION WHICH BURNED OFF ALL THE WAY TO THE GROUNDING ...

May 11, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO A GAS STATION. OPENED THE HOOD, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, CONSUMER NOTICED AN ORANGE GLARE FROM THE SUNROOF. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRES I...

May 11, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH DRIVER NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO A GAS STATION. OPENED THE HOOD, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, CONSUMER NOTICED AN ORANGE GLARE FROM THE SUNROOF. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRES I...

Apr 29, 2004 Steering 106,042 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A "POP" NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION MUST BE REPLACED. *PH CONSUMER SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VECIDLE, BUT VEHICLE WASN'T WITHIN T...

Apr 29, 2004 Steering 106,042 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A "POP" NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION MUST BE REPLACED. *PH CONSUMER SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VECIDLE, BUT VEHICLE WASN'T WITHIN T...

Apr 20, 2004 Seats

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SEAT SLID BACKWARDS. THE SEAT DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE, AND LOCK SYSTEM FAILED INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Apr 20, 2004 Seats

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SEAT SLID BACKWARDS. THE SEAT DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE, AND LOCK SYSTEM FAILED INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Apr 15, 2004 Child Seat

WHILE REMOVING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT FROM THE BASE THE HANDLE CAME APART FROM THE CSS, AND CONNECTING BRACKET DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY OF THE SEAT.*AK

Apr 15, 2004 Child Seat

WHILE REMOVING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT FROM THE BASE THE HANDLE CAME APART FROM THE CSS, AND CONNECTING BRACKET DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY OF THE SEAT.*AK

Apr 6, 2004 Electrical System

THE OWNER STATES THAT,' THE GEARSHIFT CAN ENGAGE WITHOUT THE KEY BEING IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.' THIS CAUSED THE GEARSHIFT TO FAIL. THE CONSUMER HAS MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER. *MR

Apr 6, 2004 Electrical System

THE OWNER STATES THAT,' THE GEARSHIFT CAN ENGAGE WITHOUT THE KEY BEING IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.' THIS CAUSED THE GEARSHIFT TO FAIL. THE CONSUMER HAS MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER. *MR

Mar 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,000 mi

CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING THEN A BANG NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE GOING UP AN INCLINE AT 30 MPH. THE NOISE WAS FOLLOWED BY SMOKE. THE CONSUMER THEN PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND WITHIN SECONDS THE ENGINE WAS IN FLAMES. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THERE WAS KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE, AND DEALERSH...

Mar 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,000 mi

CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING THEN A BANG NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE GOING UP AN INCLINE AT 30 MPH. THE NOISE WAS FOLLOWED BY SMOKE. THE CONSUMER THEN PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND WITHIN SECONDS THE ENGINE WAS IN FLAMES. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THERE WAS KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE, AND DEALERSH...

Feb 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

THE CARIS A 1995 SATURN SL1 WAS BOUGHT IN OCT OF 2002 IT HAD ONLY 38,962 ACTUAL MILES ON IT, WHEN I SEEN THE OVERALL SHAPE OF THIS VEHICLE IT WAS AWESOME, THE LOW MILEAGE WAS THE ULTIMATE REASON FOR BUYING THE CAR ( SINCE ALL I HEARD WAS HOW GREAT THESE CARS RUN) FROM A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP I...

Feb 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

THE CARIS A 1995 SATURN SL1 WAS BOUGHT IN OCT OF 2002 IT HAD ONLY 38,962 ACTUAL MILES ON IT, WHEN I SEEN THE OVERALL SHAPE OF THIS VEHICLE IT WAS AWESOME, THE LOW MILEAGE WAS THE ULTIMATE REASON FOR BUYING THE CAR ( SINCE ALL I HEARD WAS HOW GREAT THESE CARS RUN) FROM A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP I...

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED AND CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED AND CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jan 5, 2004 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FROM HIGH TO 3RD OR LOW. CAUSING HIGH RPM AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SOMETIMES REQUIRES YOU TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE ENGINE TO REGAIN NORMAL SHIFT SEQUENCE. PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED FOR MORE THAN A YEAR. SATURN SERVICE REPS SAY THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE AND THERE IS NO PROBLE...

Jan 5, 2004 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS FROM HIGH TO 3RD OR LOW. CAUSING HIGH RPM AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SOMETIMES REQUIRES YOU TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE ENGINE TO REGAIN NORMAL SHIFT SEQUENCE. PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED FOR MORE THAN A YEAR. SATURN SERVICE REPS SAY THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE AND THERE IS NO PROBLE...

Dec 29, 2003 Steering 130,484 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A STEERING COLUMN PROBLEM. CONSUMER COULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY, BUT THE FRONT WHEELS DO NOT TURN. *AK

Dec 29, 2003 Steering 130,484 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A STEERING COLUMN PROBLEM. CONSUMER COULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY, BUT THE FRONT WHEELS DO NOT TURN. *AK

Dec 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,600 mi

MY 1995 SL1 SATURN DEVELOPED A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD AT ALMOST NINE YEARS AND ONLY 55,000 MILES. SATURN ISSUED A LETTER DATED JUNE 1999 STATING THAT THIS MAY HAPPEN BUT IT WAS NOT A RECALL AND THEY WOULD EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO 6 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES, WHICHEVER CAME FIRST (ONLY HAD 1 1/2 YEARS MOR...

Dec 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,600 mi

MY 1995 SL1 SATURN DEVELOPED A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD AT ALMOST NINE YEARS AND ONLY 55,000 MILES. SATURN ISSUED A LETTER DATED JUNE 1999 STATING THAT THIS MAY HAPPEN BUT IT WAS NOT A RECALL AND THEY WOULD EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO 6 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES, WHICHEVER CAME FIRST (ONLY HAD 1 1/2 YEARS MOR...

Dec 5, 2003 Power Train

THIS IS THE SAME AS COMPLAINT #855328, HAVING TO DO WITH THE NEUTRAL/ PARK SWITCH ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION I ALSO CAN MOVE SHIFT LEVER WITH CAR OFF AND NO FOOT ON THE BREAK. *JB

Dec 5, 2003 Power Train

THIS IS THE SAME AS COMPLAINT #855328, HAVING TO DO WITH THE NEUTRAL/ PARK SWITCH ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION I ALSO CAN MOVE SHIFT LEVER WITH CAR OFF AND NO FOOT ON THE BREAK. *JB

Dec 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

1995 SATURN SL1 - CRACK IN CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING OIL TO LEAK INTO COOLING SYSTEM. I HAD TO PURCHASE NEW HEAD AND GASKET SET, OIL PUMP AND VARIOUS OTHER MISC. PARTS IN ORDER TO FIX THIS. SATURN HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAS NOT CORRECTED IT-I AM A VERY UNHAPPY SATURN OWNER. UP UNTIL THIS PO...

Dec 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

1995 SATURN SL1 - CRACK IN CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING OIL TO LEAK INTO COOLING SYSTEM. I HAD TO PURCHASE NEW HEAD AND GASKET SET, OIL PUMP AND VARIOUS OTHER MISC. PARTS IN ORDER TO FIX THIS. SATURN HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAS NOT CORRECTED IT-I AM A VERY UNHAPPY SATURN OWNER. UP UNTIL THIS PO...

Nov 28, 2003 Visibility 97,000 mi

WINDOWS FOGGED UP ON THE INSIDE. THIS RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY. TSB 619868 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 28, 2003 Visibility 97,000 mi

WINDOWS FOGGED UP ON THE INSIDE. THIS RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY. TSB 619868 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 18, 2003 Power Train 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMOKED AND LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID. A TECHNICIAN SERVICED THE VEHICLE, AND INDICATED THAT TRANSMISSION CASE CRACKED. *AK

Nov 18, 2003 Power Train 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMOKED AND LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID. A TECHNICIAN SERVICED THE VEHICLE, AND INDICATED THAT TRANSMISSION CASE CRACKED. *AK

Nov 3, 2003 Seats Crash 96,000 mi

BELOW ARE EXCERPTS FROM THE LETTER I WROTE TO SATURN. THEY BASICALLY BLEW ME OFF: PRESIDENT AND CEO SATURN CORPORATION ON JULY 5, 2000, I WAS REAR-ENDED BY A LATE MODEL FORD MUSTANG WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN MY 1995 SATURN SL-1. WHEN I WAS HIT, MY DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FAILED AND I WAS...

Nov 3, 2003 Seats Crash 96,000 mi

BELOW ARE EXCERPTS FROM THE LETTER I WROTE TO SATURN. THEY BASICALLY BLEW ME OFF: PRESIDENT AND CEO SATURN CORPORATION ON JULY 5, 2000, I WAS REAR-ENDED BY A LATE MODEL FORD MUSTANG WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN MY 1995 SATURN SL-1. WHEN I WAS HIT, MY DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FAILED AND I WAS...

Oct 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATE WHEN STOPPING AND ALSO CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE. BRAKES CAUSED CAR NOT TO STOP ON TIME WHEN TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH. I HAD JUST RECENTLY TAKEN THE CAR TO A SATURN DEALERSHIP AND THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED AND I WAS NOT ADVISED ANYTHING ABOUT THE BRAKES. THEN JUST RECENTLY, WHEN I ...

Oct 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATE WHEN STOPPING AND ALSO CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE. BRAKES CAUSED CAR NOT TO STOP ON TIME WHEN TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH. I HAD JUST RECENTLY TAKEN THE CAR TO A SATURN DEALERSHIP AND THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED AND I WAS NOT ADVISED ANYTHING ABOUT THE BRAKES. THEN JUST RECENTLY, WHEN I ...

Sep 26, 2003 Seats

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK MAKES A RATCHET NOISE WHEN ADJUSTING SEAT, AND THE SEAT BACK RECLINES BACKWARDS IN A FAST PACE WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED. *AK

Sep 26, 2003 Seats

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK MAKES A RATCHET NOISE WHEN ADJUSTING SEAT, AND THE SEAT BACK RECLINES BACKWARDS IN A FAST PACE WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Visibility

1995 SATURN SL-2 SUNROOF FAILURE. TOOK IT INTO A SATURN, AND THEY QUOTED 776.00 TO REPLACE THE GUIDES AND STOP BUMBERS. THE RETAIL COST OF THE PARTS (I LOOKED IT UP) WAS 264.38. THEIR PRICE FOR PARTS WAS 398.00. THE REMAINING WAS LABOUR - 3.6 HOURS!**AK PREVIOUSLY, I TOOK THIS CAR TO A SATURN...

Sep 2, 2003 Visibility

1995 SATURN SL-2 SUNROOF FAILURE. TOOK IT INTO A SATURN, AND THEY QUOTED 776.00 TO REPLACE THE GUIDES AND STOP BUMBERS. THE RETAIL COST OF THE PARTS (I LOOKED IT UP) WAS 264.38. THEIR PRICE FOR PARTS WAS 398.00. THE REMAINING WAS LABOUR - 3.6 HOURS!**AK PREVIOUSLY, I TOOK THIS CAR TO A SATURN...

Jul 17, 2003 Seats

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM, WITH DRIVERS CHAIR BREAKING WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED FROM THE BACK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME AT THIS CALL. *AK

Jul 17, 2003 Seats

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM, WITH DRIVERS CHAIR BREAKING WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED FROM THE BACK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME AT THIS CALL. *AK

Jun 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,686 mi

MY 1995 SATURN SL1 OVERHEATED IN NOVEMBER 2002 DUE TO A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. THERE WERE 56,686 MILES ON THE CAR. WHILE THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICES BULLETIN RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM STATING THAT SATURNS BUILT BETWEEN 1994 AND 1996 MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND OFFERING COMPENSATION IF HIS OCCURS WITHIN...

Jun 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,686 mi

MY 1995 SATURN SL1 OVERHEATED IN NOVEMBER 2002 DUE TO A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. THERE WERE 56,686 MILES ON THE CAR. WHILE THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICES BULLETIN RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM STATING THAT SATURNS BUILT BETWEEN 1994 AND 1996 MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND OFFERING COMPENSATION IF HIS OCCURS WITHIN...

May 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN JUNE OF 1999 THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER THAT HER VEHICLES ENGINE MAY DEVELOP A CRACK AND THEY WOULD COVER THE VEHICLE FOR A SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF TIME OR MILEAGE. NOW THE TIME AND MILEAGE HAS EXPIRED AND THE VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT ...

May 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN JUNE OF 1999 THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER THAT HER VEHICLES ENGINE MAY DEVELOP A CRACK AND THEY WOULD COVER THE VEHICLE FOR A SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF TIME OR MILEAGE. NOW THE TIME AND MILEAGE HAS EXPIRED AND THE VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT ...

Mar 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED TWICE. THE FIRST CYLINDER HEAD WAS REPLACED AT NO COST. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR THE SECOND REPLACEMENT. PH *NLM

Mar 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED TWICE. THE FIRST CYLINDER HEAD WAS REPLACED AT NO COST. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR THE SECOND REPLACEMENT. PH *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

INTERNAL CRACK IN CYLINDER HEAD DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT, ALLOWING OIL TO MIX WITH ENGINE COOLANT. OCCURRED AT 103,000 MILES AND 8 YEAR, SO NOT COVERED BY SATURN'S EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS DEFECTIVE HEAD! SATURN SHOULD HAVE RECALLED AND REPLACED ALL OF THESE DEFECTIVE HEADS, AT NO CHARGE TO TH...

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

INTERNAL CRACK IN CYLINDER HEAD DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT, ALLOWING OIL TO MIX WITH ENGINE COOLANT. OCCURRED AT 103,000 MILES AND 8 YEAR, SO NOT COVERED BY SATURN'S EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS DEFECTIVE HEAD! SATURN SHOULD HAVE RECALLED AND REPLACED ALL OF THESE DEFECTIVE HEADS, AT NO CHARGE TO TH...

Mar 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE OIL PAN AND OIL GASKET. *DT *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE OIL PAN AND OIL GASKET. *DT *JB

Feb 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,908 mi

I PURCHASED A 1995 SATURN SEDAN SL1 WITH 32,000 MILE. AT 54,000 MILES, THE CAR STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH WATER AND OIL MIXING. I CONTACTED SATURN CORPORATION ABOUT THE PROBLEM THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THE CAR. THEY STATED THAT THE CAR WAS OVER THE YEARS BUT UNDER...

Feb 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,908 mi

I PURCHASED A 1995 SATURN SEDAN SL1 WITH 32,000 MILE. AT 54,000 MILES, THE CAR STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH WATER AND OIL MIXING. I CONTACTED SATURN CORPORATION ABOUT THE PROBLEM THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THE CAR. THEY STATED THAT THE CAR WAS OVER THE YEARS BUT UNDER...

Jan 28, 2003 Seats

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE GEARS BROKE AND CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS. THIS OBSCURED THE DRIVER'S VISION. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Seats

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE GEARS BROKE AND CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS. THIS OBSCURED THE DRIVER'S VISION. TS

Jan 6, 2003 Seats

WHILE SITTING INSIDE OF HER VEHICLE THE FRONT SEAT DRIVER SIDE RECLINE BACKWARDS AND NEVER COME BACK TO ORIGINAL STATE. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER. PH

Jan 6, 2003 Seats

WHILE SITTING INSIDE OF HER VEHICLE THE FRONT SEAT DRIVER SIDE RECLINE BACKWARDS AND NEVER COME BACK TO ORIGINAL STATE. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER. PH

Dec 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting 103,500 mi

THE TURN SIGNAL HAD BROKEN WHILE DRIVING, AND CAUSED THE SIGNALS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. TS THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE MOVED IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE SWITCH, BUT SEIZED ONTO THE COLUMN. THE COLUMN WHEEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. SCC

Dec 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting 103,500 mi

THE TURN SIGNAL HAD BROKEN WHILE DRIVING, AND CAUSED THE SIGNALS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. TS THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE MOVED IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE SWITCH, BUT SEIZED ONTO THE COLUMN. THE COLUMN WHEEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. SCC

Dec 10, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. SPECIFICALLY, THE MECHANICAL CONNECTION IN THE MANUAL GEAR BOX FAILED CAUSING STEERING TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE WHEEL. TS

Dec 10, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. SPECIFICALLY, THE MECHANICAL CONNECTION IN THE MANUAL GEAR BOX FAILED CAUSING STEERING TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE WHEEL. TS

Nov 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED A SMOKE EMMISION FROM THE TAIL PIPE DUE TO OIL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE BECASUE OF A DEFECTIVE RING ON A PISTON IN THE NO.1 CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY SEVERAL LOCAL MECHANICS BUT NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE ON SUCH A BIG RESPONSIBILITY. IT WAS ADVISED THAT A REPLACE...

Nov 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED A SMOKE EMMISION FROM THE TAIL PIPE DUE TO OIL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE BECASUE OF A DEFECTIVE RING ON A PISTON IN THE NO.1 CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY SEVERAL LOCAL MECHANICS BUT NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE ON SUCH A BIG RESPONSIBILITY. IT WAS ADVISED THAT A REPLACE...

Nov 25, 2002 Steering 110,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, WHILE DRIVING ANOTHER 2.5 MILES THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *TS *NLM

Nov 25, 2002 Steering 110,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, WHILE DRIVING ANOTHER 2.5 MILES THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *TS *NLM

Oct 24, 2002 Steering 58,226 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE RACK AND PINION SNAPPED CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM

Oct 24, 2002 Steering 58,226 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE RACK AND PINION SNAPPED CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM

Sep 16, 2002 Electrical System 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF.HAD VEHICLE SERVICED. ENGINE CRACKED AND OIL LEAKED INTO RADIATOR. HAD PROBLEM FIXED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK *NLM

Sep 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF.HAD VEHICLE SERVICED. ENGINE CRACKED AND OIL LEAKED INTO RADIATOR. HAD PROBLEM FIXED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK *NLM

Sep 16, 2002 Electrical System 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF.HAD VEHICLE SERVICED. ENGINE CRACKED AND OIL LEAKED INTO RADIATOR. HAD PROBLEM FIXED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK *NLM

Sep 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT KEPT GOING ON AND OFF.HAD VEHICLE SERVICED. ENGINE CRACKED AND OIL LEAKED INTO RADIATOR. HAD PROBLEM FIXED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK *NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Tires

LOST TREAD ON 2 FRONT TIRES BUT TIRES DID NOT DEFLATE. CAR DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BUMPER AND LOWER SIDE PANELS BEHIND FRONT TIRES. NLM

Sep 15, 2002 Tires

LOST TREAD ON 2 FRONT TIRES BUT TIRES DID NOT DEFLATE. CAR DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BUMPER AND LOWER SIDE PANELS BEHIND FRONT TIRES. NLM

Jul 16, 2002 Steering

WITH NO WARNING, CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT HAD FRACTURED.*JB

Jul 16, 2002 Steering

WITH NO WARNING, CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE MANUAL STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT HAD FRACTURED.*JB

Jul 5, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILED. *YH

Jul 5, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILED. *YH

Jun 28, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING LINKAGE SEPARATED FORM VEHICLE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BROKE AND STOPPED TURNING THE FRONT WHEELS. ALSO, THE SIR COIL WAS BROKE. *YH

Jun 28, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING STEERING LINKAGE SEPARATED FORM VEHICLE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BROKE AND STOPPED TURNING THE FRONT WHEELS. ALSO, THE SIR COIL WAS BROKE. *YH

Jun 28, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING LINKAGE SEPARATED FORM VEHICLE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BROKE AND STOPPED TURNING THE FRONT WHEELS. ALSO, THE SIR COIL WAS BROKE. *YH

Jun 28, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING STEERING LINKAGE SEPARATED FORM VEHICLE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BROKE AND STOPPED TURNING THE FRONT WHEELS. ALSO, THE SIR COIL WAS BROKE. *YH

Jun 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS "ON THE INNER PAD CONTACT SURFACE" WERE DISCOVERED BY THE MECHANIC WHILE HAVING MY CAR SERVICED AT HIS STATION. MY BRAKES WERE NOT IN DISREPAIR AND AS FAR AS I CAN SEE THESE CRACKS DEVELOPED OVER "NORMAL" USE. I DO HAVE TO POINT OUT THAT MY EXAMINATION OF THESE...

Jun 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS "ON THE INNER PAD CONTACT SURFACE" WERE DISCOVERED BY THE MECHANIC WHILE HAVING MY CAR SERVICED AT HIS STATION. MY BRAKES WERE NOT IN DISREPAIR AND AS FAR AS I CAN SEE THESE CRACKS DEVELOPED OVER "NORMAL" USE. I DO HAVE TO POINT OUT THAT MY EXAMINATION OF THESE...

Jun 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 35 MPH PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 35 MPH PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Steering Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 11, 2002 Seats

THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT RECLINES WHENEVER FORCE OR WEIGHT IS APPLIED TO THE SEAT. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BOTH AT REST AND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. TO DATE, THIS PROBLEM HAS HURT THE BACKS OF TWO PEOPLE (FOR THIS VEHICLE). THE PROBLEM FOR THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE HAS CAUSED NO ...

Jun 11, 2002 Steering Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 11, 2002 Seats

THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT RECLINES WHENEVER FORCE OR WEIGHT IS APPLIED TO THE SEAT. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BOTH AT REST AND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. TO DATE, THIS PROBLEM HAS HURT THE BACKS OF TWO PEOPLE (FOR THIS VEHICLE). THE PROBLEM FOR THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE HAS CAUSED NO ...

Jun 5, 2002 Seats

DRIVER SEATBACK KEEPS FALLING BACK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING.*AK *YH

Jun 5, 2002 Seats Crash

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN APRIL 1999 FOR RECALL 99V045000 REPAIRS. DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL, AND REFUSED RECALL REPAIRS. ON JUNE 1, 2002 VEHICLE WAS REARENDED, AND DRIVER 'S SEATBACK BROKE.*AK

Jun 5, 2002 Seats

DRIVER SEATBACK KEEPS FALLING BACK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING.*AK *YH

Jun 5, 2002 Seats Crash

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN APRIL 1999 FOR RECALL 99V045000 REPAIRS. DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL, AND REFUSED RECALL REPAIRS. ON JUNE 1, 2002 VEHICLE WAS REARENDED, AND DRIVER 'S SEATBACK BROKE.*AK

May 13, 2002 Seats

NHTSA RECALL 99V045000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99006; VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL WHEN IT WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND. SEATBACK RECLINED BACKWARDS. THIS WILL BE SECOND INCCIDENT DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 13, 2002 Seats

NHTSA RECALL 99V045000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99006; VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL WHEN IT WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND. SEATBACK RECLINED BACKWARDS. THIS WILL BE SECOND INCCIDENT DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE, HEARD A CLUNK NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING STEERING WENT OUT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM WAS AN INTERNAL FRACTURE IN THE STEERING BOX, THERE WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VIN WAS NOT IN...

Mar 11, 2002 Steering

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE, HEARD A CLUNK NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING STEERING WENT OUT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM WAS AN INTERNAL FRACTURE IN THE STEERING BOX, THERE WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VIN WAS NOT IN...

Mar 6, 2002 Seats

THE DRIVER SEATBACK FAILED AND FELL BACKWARD TO A FLAT POSITION AS I WAS STARTING TO MOVE FORWARD AT AN INTERSECTION. I HAD TO PROP THE SEAT IN POSITION SO THAT I COULD FINISH THE TRIP. I HAD THE SEAT BACK REPLACED AT A SATURN RETAILER. THE INCIDENT MADE ME DECIDE TO TRADE IN THE VEHICLE. WHEN I...

Mar 6, 2002 Seats

THE DRIVER SEATBACK FAILED AND FELL BACKWARD TO A FLAT POSITION AS I WAS STARTING TO MOVE FORWARD AT AN INTERSECTION. I HAD TO PROP THE SEAT IN POSITION SO THAT I COULD FINISH THE TRIP. I HAD THE SEAT BACK REPLACED AT A SATURN RETAILER. THE INCIDENT MADE ME DECIDE TO TRADE IN THE VEHICLE. WHEN I...

Feb 28, 2002 Seats

THE DEALER GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS FOR OVER $400. IN MY OPINION, SEATS SHOULD NOT JUST BREAK UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, REGARDLESS OF THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR. I COULD UNDERSTAND IF IT BROKE DURING A HIGH-SPEED COLLISION. ISN'T IT DANGEROUS FOR ME TO BE DRIVING AROUND WITH A COOLER IN THE BACK SE...

Feb 28, 2002 Seats

THE DEALER GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS FOR OVER $400. IN MY OPINION, SEATS SHOULD NOT JUST BREAK UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, REGARDLESS OF THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR. I COULD UNDERSTAND IF IT BROKE DURING A HIGH-SPEED COLLISION. ISN'T IT DANGEROUS FOR ME TO BE DRIVING AROUND WITH A COOLER IN THE BACK SE...

Feb 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS USING OIL, BUT WAS NOT LEAKING OR BURNING IT. CAR THEN STARTED OVERHEATING, AND I TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE STATION I ALWAYS USE. WHEN CHANGING ANTI FREEZE FOR OVERHEATING PROBLEM, FOUND OIL IN THE ANTI- FREEZE. THIS LED TO ENGINE HEAD PROBLEMS. AND HEAD WAS SENT OUT TO BE REPAIRED AND REINSTAL...

Feb 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS USING OIL, BUT WAS NOT LEAKING OR BURNING IT. CAR THEN STARTED OVERHEATING, AND I TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE STATION I ALWAYS USE. WHEN CHANGING ANTI FREEZE FOR OVERHEATING PROBLEM, FOUND OIL IN THE ANTI- FREEZE. THIS LED TO ENGINE HEAD PROBLEMS. AND HEAD WAS SENT OUT TO BE REPAIRED AND REINSTAL...

Jan 22, 2002 Seats Crash

WHILE AT A STOP CONSUMER WAS REARENDED AND THEN PUSHED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE. CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 3700.00. *AK

Jan 22, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE AT A STOP WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THEN, PUSHED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN CONSUMER. SHE SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 3700.00. *AK

Jan 22, 2002 Seats Crash

WHILE AT A STOP CONSUMER WAS REARENDED AND THEN PUSHED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE. CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 3700.00. *AK

Jan 22, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE AT A STOP WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THEN, PUSHED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN CONSUMER. SHE SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 3700.00. *AK

Jan 3, 2002 Seats

RECLINING MECHANISM FOR THE DRIVERS SEAT FAILED AND CAUSED THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO FALL INTO THE REAR SEATING ROW. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V045000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Seats

RECLINING MECHANISM FOR THE DRIVERS SEAT FAILED AND CAUSED THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO FALL INTO THE REAR SEATING ROW. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V045000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK

Dec 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOOK CAR TO SATURN OF SAN FRANCISCO WHEN IT DIED SUDDENLY FOR 120K SERVICING. MECHANICS TOLD ME ENGINE CYLINDER PLUGS #2 & #3 WERE LOADED W/OIL DEPOSITS. RECOMMENDED REBUILDING OR REPLACING ENGINE. THEY TOLD ME I SHOULD HAVE NOTICED CAR USING EXCESSIVE OIL. 10 MOS. EARLIER I TOOK CAR TO SATURN O...

Dec 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TOOK CAR TO SATURN OF SAN FRANCISCO WHEN IT DIED SUDDENLY FOR 120K SERVICING. MECHANICS TOLD ME ENGINE CYLINDER PLUGS #2 & #3 WERE LOADED W/OIL DEPOSITS. RECOMMENDED REBUILDING OR REPLACING ENGINE. THEY TOLD ME I SHOULD HAVE NOTICED CAR USING EXCESSIVE OIL. 10 MOS. EARLIER I TOOK CAR TO SATURN O...

Dec 10, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE LOST ALL GEARS. DEALER DETERMINED LINKAGE BETWEEN SHIFTER AND CABLE TO CLUTCH HAD BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Dec 10, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE LOST ALL GEARS. DEALER DETERMINED LINKAGE BETWEEN SHIFTER AND CABLE TO CLUTCH HAD BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Dec 5, 2001 Seats

WHILE STARTING DRIVER SEATBACK RECLINERS BROKE AND FELL BACK. THERE IS RECALL99V450000, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Dec 5, 2001 Seats

WHILE STARTING DRIVER SEATBACK RECLINERS BROKE AND FELL BACK. THERE IS RECALL99V450000, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Nov 4, 2001 Electrical System

ACTUAL PART A SMALL BUSHING CONNECTING THE SHIFTER (1-5) TO CLUTCH CABLE BROKE OFF WITH OUT ANY WARNING HAVING SPOKEN TO A NUMBER OF SATURN DEALERS THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED SIMILAR RECALLS ON 1996 AND 97 MANY PEOPLE MIGHT NOT EVEN BEAWARE OF WHAT THE...

Nov 4, 2001 Suspension

ACTUAL PART A SMALL BUSHING CONNECTING THE SHIFTER (1-5) TO CLUTCH CABLE BROKE OFF WITH OUT ANY WARNING HAVING SPOKEN TO A NUMBER OF SATURN DEALERS THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED SIMILAR RECALLS ON 1996 AND 97 MANY PEOPLE MIGHT NOT EVEN BEAWARE OF WHAT THE...

Nov 4, 2001 Electrical System

ACTUAL PART A SMALL BUSHING CONNECTING THE SHIFTER (1-5) TO CLUTCH CABLE BROKE OFF WITH OUT ANY WARNING HAVING SPOKEN TO A NUMBER OF SATURN DEALERS THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED SIMILAR RECALLS ON 1996 AND 97 MANY PEOPLE MIGHT NOT EVEN BEAWARE OF WHAT THE...

Nov 4, 2001 Suspension

ACTUAL PART A SMALL BUSHING CONNECTING THE SHIFTER (1-5) TO CLUTCH CABLE BROKE OFF WITH OUT ANY WARNING HAVING SPOKEN TO A NUMBER OF SATURN DEALERS THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED SIMILAR RECALLS ON 1996 AND 97 MANY PEOPLE MIGHT NOT EVEN BEAWARE OF WHAT THE...

Oct 23, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, DRAMATIC SPEED REDUCTION AND HIGH SPEED ACCELERATION.

Oct 23, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, DRAMATIC SPEED REDUCTION AND HIGH SPEED ACCELERATION.

Oct 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES FOR APPROACHING STOP LIGHT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AT DEALER SHOP, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Oct 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES FOR APPROACHING STOP LIGHT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AT DEALER SHOP, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Sep 25, 2001 Power Train

THE POORLY SCREWED TRANSMISSION FILTER CONTRIBUTED TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Seats

THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Seats

THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Power Train

THE POORLY SCREWED TRANSMISSION FILTER CONTRIBUTED TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Seats

THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT FAILED.*YH

Sep 25, 2001 Seats

THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT FAILED.*YH

Sep 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR OTHER REPAIR (ALTERNATOR FAILURE). DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THAT THEIR INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACKED MOTOR MOUNT. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED OR INVOLVED IN ANY SORT OF COLLISION, AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED AT INDICATED INTERVALS...

Sep 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR OTHER REPAIR (ALTERNATOR FAILURE). DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THAT THEIR INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACKED MOTOR MOUNT. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED OR INVOLVED IN ANY SORT OF COLLISION, AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED AT INDICATED INTERVALS...

Sep 12, 2001 Seats

RECALL 99V045000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99006 9000; SEATBACK FALLS BACKWARDS INTERMITTENTLY. RECLINER CAN HOLD SMALL AMOUNTS OF WEIGHT. CONSUMER CAN'T REST BACK COMFORTABLY IN SEAT WITHOUT SEAT COLLAPSING. THE RECALL IN GENERAL DOESN'T APPLY TO THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 12, 2001 Seats

RECALL 99V045000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99006 9000; SEATBACK FALLS BACKWARDS INTERMITTENTLY. RECLINER CAN HOLD SMALL AMOUNTS OF WEIGHT. CONSUMER CAN'T REST BACK COMFORTABLY IN SEAT WITHOUT SEAT COLLAPSING. THE RECALL IN GENERAL DOESN'T APPLY TO THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 12, 2001 Seats

RECALL 99V045000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99006 9000; SEATBACK FALLS BACKWARDS INTERMITTENTLY. RECLINER CAN HOLD SMALL AMOUNTS OF WEIGHT. CONSUMER CAN'T REST BACK COMFORTABLY IN SEAT WITHOUT SEAT COLLAPSING. THE RECALL IN GENERAL DOESN'T APPLY TO THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 12, 2001 Seats

RECALL 99V045000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99006 9000; SEATBACK FALLS BACKWARDS INTERMITTENTLY. RECLINER CAN HOLD SMALL AMOUNTS OF WEIGHT. CONSUMER CAN'T REST BACK COMFORTABLY IN SEAT WITHOUT SEAT COLLAPSING. THE RECALL IN GENERAL DOESN'T APPLY TO THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 3, 2001 Steering Crash

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAR HIT CURB. *AK

Sep 3, 2001 Steering Crash

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAR HIT CURB. *AK

Aug 27, 2001 Steering

STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY AND SLIP RING BROKE . WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A PROBLEM IN STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER STOPPED TO CHECK VEHICLE ,AND WIGGLED STEERING WHEEL ABOUT 6-8 SECONDS, AND STEERING WHEEL BROKE. CONTACT TECHNICIAN, AND DEALER STATED IT JUST HAPPENED. *AK THE CONSUMER LATER FOUND ...

Aug 27, 2001 Steering

STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY AND SLIP RING BROKE . WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A PROBLEM IN STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER STOPPED TO CHECK VEHICLE ,AND WIGGLED STEERING WHEEL ABOUT 6-8 SECONDS, AND STEERING WHEEL BROKE. CONTACT TECHNICIAN, AND DEALER STATED IT JUST HAPPENED. *AK THE CONSUMER LATER FOUND ...

Aug 14, 2001 Seats Crash

IN LOW IMPACT REAR-END COLLISION, THE SEAT BACK FAILED, CAUSING THE SEAT BACK (AND THE DRIVER) TO RECLINE ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK SEAT.*AK

Aug 14, 2001 Seats Crash

IN LOW IMPACT REAR-END COLLISION, THE SEAT BACK FAILED, CAUSING THE SEAT BACK (AND THE DRIVER) TO RECLINE ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK SEAT.*AK

Jul 24, 2001 Tires

SIDEWALL BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. *AK (TIRESIZE: P175/70R14)

Jul 24, 2001 Tires

SIDEWALL BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. *AK (TIRESIZE: P175/70R14)

Jul 14, 2001 Seats Crash

CAR HIT FROM THE REAR INTO A PICKUP WHILE BOTH WERE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED TO STAY IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO GO BACK WARDS, INJURING HER NECK. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SATURN WAS TOTALLED BEING HIT IN BOTH THE REAR AND THEN HITTING THE P/U IN IT'S R...

Jul 14, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CAR HIT FROM THE REAR INTO A PICKUP WHILE BOTH WERE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED TO STAY IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO GO BACK WARDS, INJURING HER NECK. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SATURN WAS TOTALLED BEING HIT IN BOTH THE REAR AND THEN HITTING THE P/U IN IT'S R...

Jul 14, 2001 Seats Crash

CAR HIT FROM THE REAR INTO A PICKUP WHILE BOTH WERE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED TO STAY IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO GO BACK WARDS, INJURING HER NECK. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SATURN WAS TOTALLED BEING HIT IN BOTH THE REAR AND THEN HITTING THE P/U IN IT'S R...

Jul 14, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CAR HIT FROM THE REAR INTO A PICKUP WHILE BOTH WERE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED TO STAY IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO GO BACK WARDS, INJURING HER NECK. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SATURN WAS TOTALLED BEING HIT IN BOTH THE REAR AND THEN HITTING THE P/U IN IT'S R...

Jun 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED TICKING/OVERHEATING, AND MAKING NOISE. VEHICLE STALLED. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Jun 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED TICKING/OVERHEATING, AND MAKING NOISE. VEHICLE STALLED. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Jun 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOSS OF MOTOR OIL IN ENGINE, NO SIGN OF LEAKAGES. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A ROD FAILURE. SEEKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER ...

Jun 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOSS OF MOTOR OIL IN ENGINE, NO SIGN OF LEAKAGES. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A ROD FAILURE. SEEKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER ...

Jun 1, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DROPS INTO SECOND GEAR FROM BOTH THIRD AND HIGH AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, CAUSING HIGH ENGINE RPMS AND RAPID SPEED REDUCTION AND HANDLING DIFFICULTIES CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT HAPPENS ON CURVES. SERVICE NOTIFIED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT COULD NOT FIND CAUSE.*AK

Jun 1, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DROPS INTO SECOND GEAR FROM BOTH THIRD AND HIGH AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, CAUSING HIGH ENGINE RPMS AND RAPID SPEED REDUCTION AND HANDLING DIFFICULTIES CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT HAPPENS ON CURVES. SERVICE NOTIFIED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT COULD NOT FIND CAUSE.*AK

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH VEHICLE START JERKING. THEN ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY STALL. SOMETIMES ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. *AK

May 23, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH VEHICLE START JERKING. THEN ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY STALL. SOMETIMES ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. *AK

May 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH VEHICLE START JERKING. THEN ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY STALL. SOMETIMES ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. *AK

May 23, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH VEHICLE START JERKING. THEN ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY STALL. SOMETIMES ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. *AK

May 7, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT A SPACE AND NOTICED SOME RESISTENCE. WHEN STRAIGHTING WHEEL THERE WAS A LITTLE MORE PLAY THAN USUAL WITH STEERING. CONSUMER HAD A COUPLE OF MILES TO GET HOME, AND DECIDED TO DRIVE VEHICLE. NEXT DAY, CONSUMER TOOK A LOOK TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG, AND WHEELS WOULDN'T TURN. ...

May 7, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT A SPACE AND NOTICED SOME RESISTENCE. WHEN STRAIGHTING WHEEL THERE WAS A LITTLE MORE PLAY THAN USUAL WITH STEERING. CONSUMER HAD A COUPLE OF MILES TO GET HOME, AND DECIDED TO DRIVE VEHICLE. NEXT DAY, CONSUMER TOOK A LOOK TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG, AND WHEELS WOULDN'T TURN. ...

Apr 21, 2001 Visibility 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, IT EATS OIL WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF WHERE IT IS GOING. THE AUTO BELT TIGHTENER IS NOT WORKING AND COST AN ARM AND A LEG TO FIX. SUNROOF BROKE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR CAUSE, THE FAN SWITCH NEVER DID OPERATE CORRECTLY, NOW IT IS SHIFTING REAL HARD ALL THE TI...

Apr 21, 2001 Power Train 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, IT EATS OIL WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF WHERE IT IS GOING. THE AUTO BELT TIGHTENER IS NOT WORKING AND COST AN ARM AND A LEG TO FIX. SUNROOF BROKE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR CAUSE, THE FAN SWITCH NEVER DID OPERATE CORRECTLY, NOW IT IS SHIFTING REAL HARD ALL THE TI...

Apr 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, IT EATS OIL WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF WHERE IT IS GOING. THE AUTO BELT TIGHTENER IS NOT WORKING AND COST AN ARM AND A LEG TO FIX. SUNROOF BROKE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR CAUSE, THE FAN SWITCH NEVER DID OPERATE CORRECTLY, NOW IT IS SHIFTING REAL HARD ALL THE TI...

Apr 21, 2001 Seat Belts 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, IT EATS OIL WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF WHERE IT IS GOING. THE AUTO BELT TIGHTENER IS NOT WORKING AND COST AN ARM AND A LEG TO FIX. SUNROOF BROKE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR CAUSE, THE FAN SWITCH NEVER DID OPERATE CORRECTLY, NOW IT IS SHIFTING REAL HARD ALL THE TI...

Apr 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, IT EATS OIL WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF WHERE IT IS GOING. THE AUTO BELT TIGHTENER IS NOT WORKING AND COST AN ARM AND A LEG TO FIX. SUNROOF BROKE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR CAUSE, THE FAN SWITCH NEVER DID OPERATE CORRECTLY, NOW IT IS SHIFTING REAL HARD ALL THE TI...

Apr 21, 2001 Visibility 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, IT EATS OIL WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF WHERE IT IS GOING. THE AUTO BELT TIGHTENER IS NOT WORKING AND COST AN ARM AND A LEG TO FIX. SUNROOF BROKE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR CAUSE, THE FAN SWITCH NEVER DID OPERATE CORRECTLY, NOW IT IS SHIFTING REAL HARD ALL THE TI...

Apr 21, 2001 Power Train 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, IT EATS OIL WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF WHERE IT IS GOING. THE AUTO BELT TIGHTENER IS NOT WORKING AND COST AN ARM AND A LEG TO FIX. SUNROOF BROKE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR CAUSE, THE FAN SWITCH NEVER DID OPERATE CORRECTLY, NOW IT IS SHIFTING REAL HARD ALL THE TI...

Apr 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, IT EATS OIL WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF WHERE IT IS GOING. THE AUTO BELT TIGHTENER IS NOT WORKING AND COST AN ARM AND A LEG TO FIX. SUNROOF BROKE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR CAUSE, THE FAN SWITCH NEVER DID OPERATE CORRECTLY, NOW IT IS SHIFTING REAL HARD ALL THE TI...

Apr 21, 2001 Seat Belts 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, IT EATS OIL WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF WHERE IT IS GOING. THE AUTO BELT TIGHTENER IS NOT WORKING AND COST AN ARM AND A LEG TO FIX. SUNROOF BROKE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR CAUSE, THE FAN SWITCH NEVER DID OPERATE CORRECTLY, NOW IT IS SHIFTING REAL HARD ALL THE TI...

Apr 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, IT EATS OIL WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF WHERE IT IS GOING. THE AUTO BELT TIGHTENER IS NOT WORKING AND COST AN ARM AND A LEG TO FIX. SUNROOF BROKE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR CAUSE, THE FAN SWITCH NEVER DID OPERATE CORRECTLY, NOW IT IS SHIFTING REAL HARD ALL THE TI...

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXCESSIVLEY BURNS OIL. HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK.

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXCESSIVLEY BURNS OIL. HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK.

Mar 5, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH CONSUMER WENT TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN HOOD FLEW UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 5, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH CONSUMER WENT TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN HOOD FLEW UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 4, 2001 Power Train

I AM NOT THE OWENER OF THIS CAR-BUT WENT TO PURCHASE IT FROM AN INDIVIDUAL SELLING THIS CAR. CAR'S ODOMETER READ(ON FEB. 20, 01) ABOUT 58,000 MILES ON IT AND OWNER SAID IT WAS NEITHER REPLACED OR BROKEN. HOWEVER IN 1999 THE CAR WAS QUOTED BY CARFAX.COM THAT THE MILEAGE WAS LOGGED AT OVER 69,000 MIL...

Mar 4, 2001 Power Train

I AM NOT THE OWENER OF THIS CAR-BUT WENT TO PURCHASE IT FROM AN INDIVIDUAL SELLING THIS CAR. CAR'S ODOMETER READ(ON FEB. 20, 01) ABOUT 58,000 MILES ON IT AND OWNER SAID IT WAS NEITHER REPLACED OR BROKEN. HOWEVER IN 1999 THE CAR WAS QUOTED BY CARFAX.COM THAT THE MILEAGE WAS LOGGED AT OVER 69,000 MIL...

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR OVERHEATED AFTER A WEEK OF PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLANT FUILD. AT TIME OF FAILURE, OIL WAS FOUND MIXED WITH THE COOLAN FLUID, AND COOLANT FLUID WAS IN THE ENGINE. A CRACKED CYLANDER HAS SINCE BEEN FOUND. CAR HAS BURNED OIL FOR 4 OF THE 6 YEARS. MECHANIC HAS DOCUMENTATION OF IDENTICAL FAILURES ON 2 ...

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR HAS CONSTANTLY HAD PROBLEMS SINCE THE TIMING CHAIN WENT AT 15,000 MILES. I'D LIKE MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING ENGINE FAILURES ON 1995 SATURNS. THAT IS THE ONLY YEAR THEY MANUFACTURED THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE AND AM INTERESTED TO KNOW WHY, SINCE I COMING ACROSS LARGE AMOUNTS OF ENGINE COMPLAIN...

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR OVERHEATED AFTER A WEEK OF PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLANT FUILD. AT TIME OF FAILURE, OIL WAS FOUND MIXED WITH THE COOLAN FLUID, AND COOLANT FLUID WAS IN THE ENGINE. A CRACKED CYLANDER HAS SINCE BEEN FOUND. CAR HAS BURNED OIL FOR 4 OF THE 6 YEARS. MECHANIC HAS DOCUMENTATION OF IDENTICAL FAILURES ON 2 ...

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR HAS CONSTANTLY HAD PROBLEMS SINCE THE TIMING CHAIN WENT AT 15,000 MILES. I'D LIKE MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING ENGINE FAILURES ON 1995 SATURNS. THAT IS THE ONLY YEAR THEY MANUFACTURED THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE AND AM INTERESTED TO KNOW WHY, SINCE I COMING ACROSS LARGE AMOUNTS OF ENGINE COMPLAIN...

Feb 22, 2001 Steering

STEERING GEAR BROKE OFF FROM RACK PINION STEERING, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Steering

STEERING GEAR BROKE OFF FROM RACK PINION STEERING, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 99 V 045 000/ RECLINER GEAR TEETH ON DRIVER'S SEAT. VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, AND UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OVER AN ENBANKMENT, RESULTING IN INJURY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 99 V 045 000/ RECLINER GEAR TEETH ON DRIVER'S SEAT. VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, AND UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OVER AN ENBANKMENT, RESULTING IN INJURY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE REARENDED. FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. DRIVER LOST VISIBILITY. SATURN REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED DRIVER'S SHOULDERS TO GO BACKWARD AND THEN FORWARD BEFORE DISCLOCATING. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE REARENDED. FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. DRIVER LOST VISIBILITY. SATURN REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED DRIVER'S SHOULDERS TO GO BACKWARD AND THEN FORWARD BEFORE DISCLOCATING. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION INTERNITTENTLY FAILS TO UPSHIFT. THE SPEED AT WHICH THIS OCCURS IS TYPICALLY 25-35 MPH. WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO SATURN OF STERLING (46980 HARRY BYRD HWY, STERLING, VA 20164, 703-450-8500) 6 TIMES UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY FAILED TO FIND ANY. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION INTERNITTENTLY FAILS TO UPSHIFT. THE SPEED AT WHICH THIS OCCURS IS TYPICALLY 25-35 MPH. WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO SATURN OF STERLING (46980 HARRY BYRD HWY, STERLING, VA 20164, 703-450-8500) 6 TIMES UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY FAILED TO FIND ANY. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Steering

WHILE MAKING A TURN STEERING POPPED, AND STEERING WHEEL HAD NO CONTROL OVER STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Steering

WHILE MAKING A TURN STEERING POPPED, AND STEERING WHEEL HAD NO CONTROL OVER STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 4, 2001 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACKREST FAILS. SAME AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN 99V045000. *AK

Feb 4, 2001 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACKREST FAILS. SAME AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN 99V045000. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BECAME AWARE OF AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM WHEN MY OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE CAR WAS 1000 MILES AND ONE MONTH EARLY FOR THE NEXT OIL CHANGE. THE COMPLAINT WAS DISMISSED BY SERVICE TECHS AT THAT TIME, EXPLAINING THAT "SATURN EGINES RUN HOT, AND THAT IT WAS NOT UNUSUAL TO USE ONE OR TWO QUARTS OF...

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BECAME AWARE OF AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM WHEN MY OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE CAR WAS 1000 MILES AND ONE MONTH EARLY FOR THE NEXT OIL CHANGE. THE COMPLAINT WAS DISMISSED BY SERVICE TECHS AT THAT TIME, EXPLAINING THAT "SATURN EGINES RUN HOT, AND THAT IT WAS NOT UNUSUAL TO USE ONE OR TWO QUARTS OF...

Jan 16, 2001 Seats Crash

WAS AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED SATURN. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD & HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT. DRIVER'S HEAD HIT SEAT'S HEAD REST. EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT FOR KNEE & BACK INJURY. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Seats Crash

WAS AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED SATURN. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD & HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT. DRIVER'S HEAD HIT SEAT'S HEAD REST. EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT FOR KNEE & BACK INJURY. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN EGR VLALVE FAILS, CAR STALLS AND TAKES A MINUTE TO RESTART. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SATURNS. IT TOOK 2 WEEKS TO GET A REPLACEMENT PART SINCE THEY ARE ON NATIONAL BACKORDER. PLEASE HELP!*AK

Jan 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN EGR VLALVE FAILS, CAR STALLS AND TAKES A MINUTE TO RESTART. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SATURNS. IT TOOK 2 WEEKS TO GET A REPLACEMENT PART SINCE THEY ARE ON NATIONAL BACKORDER. PLEASE HELP!*AK

Jan 3, 2001 Seats

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION DRIVER'S SEATBACK WOULD DISENGAGE AND FALL BACK TO REAR SEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 3, 2001 Seats

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION DRIVER'S SEATBACK WOULD DISENGAGE AND FALL BACK TO REAR SEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS BEEN USING A LOT OF OIL IN LAST YEAR AND A HALF. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER COULD SMELL OIL BURNING. SATURN TOLD CONSUMER THAT WAS BECAUSE SHE DID NOT CHANGE OIL EVERY 3000 MILES, BUT WAITED UNTIL 3200 MILES.*AK

Dec 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS BEEN USING A LOT OF OIL IN LAST YEAR AND A HALF. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER COULD SMELL OIL BURNING. SATURN TOLD CONSUMER THAT WAS BECAUSE SHE DID NOT CHANGE OIL EVERY 3000 MILES, BUT WAITED UNTIL 3200 MILES.*AK

Dec 19, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR. *SLC

Dec 19, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR. *SLC

Dec 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CASTING OF CYLINDER HEAD WAS CRACKED. THIS CAUSED ENGINE TO STALL OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT PROBLEM WAS A FACTORY DEFECT IN CASTING OF CYLINDER HEAD. IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CASTING OF CYLINDER HEAD WAS CRACKED. THIS CAUSED ENGINE TO STALL OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT PROBLEM WAS A FACTORY DEFECT IN CASTING OF CYLINDER HEAD. IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THAT SAME DEFECT AS INDICATED IN NHTSA RECALL 94V170000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 7149 CONCERNING STEERING: MANUAL GEAR BOX FRACTURING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. MANUFACTURER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK CONSUMER PAID FOR REPLACEM...

Nov 29, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THAT SAME DEFECT AS INDICATED IN NHTSA RECALL 94V170000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 7149 CONCERNING STEERING: MANUAL GEAR BOX FRACTURING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. MANUFACTURER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK CONSUMER PAID FOR REPLACEM...

Nov 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING, CONSUEMR HEARD A CLANKING NOISE WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER HEAD, CUSTOMER IS UPSET DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS FAILURE HAPPENED AFTER 100000 MILES WHICH WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER SATURNS SPECIAL POLICY REGARDING AN EXTRA COVERAGE FOR 6 YEARS OR 100000 MILES. CON...

Nov 6, 2000 Equipment

WHILE TRAVELING, CONSUEMR HEARD A CLANKING NOISE WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER HEAD, CUSTOMER IS UPSET DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS FAILURE HAPPENED AFTER 100000 MILES WHICH WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER SATURNS SPECIAL POLICY REGARDING AN EXTRA COVERAGE FOR 6 YEARS OR 100000 MILES. CON...

Nov 6, 2000 Seats

SEATBACK RECLINER FALLS BACK WHEN HE GETS INTO VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED SATURN, AND HIS VEHICLE WAS OUT WARRANTY. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING, CONSUEMR HEARD A CLANKING NOISE WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER HEAD, CUSTOMER IS UPSET DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS FAILURE HAPPENED AFTER 100000 MILES WHICH WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER SATURNS SPECIAL POLICY REGARDING AN EXTRA COVERAGE FOR 6 YEARS OR 100000 MILES. CON...

Nov 6, 2000 Equipment

WHILE TRAVELING, CONSUEMR HEARD A CLANKING NOISE WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER HEAD, CUSTOMER IS UPSET DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS FAILURE HAPPENED AFTER 100000 MILES WHICH WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER SATURNS SPECIAL POLICY REGARDING AN EXTRA COVERAGE FOR 6 YEARS OR 100000 MILES. CON...

Nov 6, 2000 Seats

SEATBACK RECLINER FALLS BACK WHEN HE GETS INTO VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED SATURN, AND HIS VEHICLE WAS OUT WARRANTY. *AK

Nov 3, 2000 Seats

PLEASE SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V045000. I CONTACTED ROBERT HALL AT SATURN MOTORS IN MARCH 2000. HE STATED THAT BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN NOVEMBER 1984 AND THE REFERENCED RECALL WAS FOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1/94 AND 8/94 THEY (SATURN) WAS NOT RESPONSIBLE. HIS CONTENTION I...

Nov 3, 2000 Seats

PLEASE SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V045000. I CONTACTED ROBERT HALL AT SATURN MOTORS IN MARCH 2000. HE STATED THAT BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN NOVEMBER 1984 AND THE REFERENCED RECALL WAS FOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1/94 AND 8/94 THEY (SATURN) WAS NOT RESPONSIBLE. HIS CONTENTION I...

Oct 3, 2000 Seats

THERE IS A NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V045000 THAT COVERS 1995 SATURN SL2 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JAN 1994 TO AUG 1994 THAT HAVE THIS EXACT PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. SHOULD THIS BE PART OF THE CAMPAIGN? I LOOK FORWARD TO FUTURE CONTACT WITH YOU.*AK

Oct 3, 2000 Seats

THERE IS A NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V045000 THAT COVERS 1995 SATURN SL2 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JAN 1994 TO AUG 1994 THAT HAVE THIS EXACT PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. SHOULD THIS BE PART OF THE CAMPAIGN? I LOOK FORWARD TO FUTURE CONTACT WITH YOU.*AK

Oct 2, 2000 Seat Belts

VERY DIFFICULT TO REACH LAP BELT WITH BROKEN STOP. SON-IN-LAWS SATURN SL1 HAS SAME PROBLEM.HIGH PROBABILTY MOST SATURNS HAVE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 2, 2000 Seat Belts

VERY DIFFICULT TO REACH LAP BELT WITH BROKEN STOP. SON-IN-LAWS SATURN SL1 HAS SAME PROBLEM.HIGH PROBABILTY MOST SATURNS HAVE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 23, 2000 Seats Crash

I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT WHEN I GOT REARENDED AND MY SEAT FLEW BACK AND CAUSED ME BACK, NECK AND ARM INJURY. I WAS TOLD BY THE DOCTOR THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN NEARLY AS INJURED IF THE SEAT HAD HELD LIKE IT SHOULD HAVE. THE CAR HAD VERY LITTLE DAMAGE ON THE BUMPERS. (I WAS THROWN INTO THE CAR IN FRONT ...

Sep 23, 2000 Seats Crash

I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT WHEN I GOT REARENDED AND MY SEAT FLEW BACK AND CAUSED ME BACK, NECK AND ARM INJURY. I WAS TOLD BY THE DOCTOR THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN NEARLY AS INJURED IF THE SEAT HAD HELD LIKE IT SHOULD HAVE. THE CAR HAD VERY LITTLE DAMAGE ON THE BUMPERS. (I WAS THROWN INTO THE CAR IN FRONT ...

Sep 22, 2000 Steering

OUR SON WAS VERY BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN HE LOST THE STEERING IN HIS CAR. HAD HE BEEN MOVING, IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN OTHER SUCH REPORTS OF THIS NATURE. WE DO KNOW OF THE 1994 RECALL OF SATURNS DUE TO A WELDING DEFAULT IN THIS SAME...

Sep 22, 2000 Steering

OUR SON WAS VERY BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN HE LOST THE STEERING IN HIS CAR. HAD HE BEEN MOVING, IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN OTHER SUCH REPORTS OF THIS NATURE. WE DO KNOW OF THE 1994 RECALL OF SATURNS DUE TO A WELDING DEFAULT IN THIS SAME...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION ON LEFT REAR TIRE. DAMAGED FENDER FLAP IN WHEEL WELL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: 175 )

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION ON LEFT REAR TIRE. DAMAGED FENDER FLAP IN WHEEL WELL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: 175 )

Sep 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PLATE AT AIR INLET TO FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM STICKS EACH TIME PEDAL IS INITIALLY PRESSED DOWN FROM A RELEASED POSITION, EVENTUALLY RELEASING WITH SUFFICIENT APPLIED FORCE. THIS CAN RESULT IN A SUBSTANTIAL JOLT IN ACCELERATION FROM A VEHICLE-STOPPED POSITION. SATURN SERVICE CONFIRMS THAT TH...

Sep 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PLATE AT AIR INLET TO FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM STICKS EACH TIME PEDAL IS INITIALLY PRESSED DOWN FROM A RELEASED POSITION, EVENTUALLY RELEASING WITH SUFFICIENT APPLIED FORCE. THIS CAN RESULT IN A SUBSTANTIAL JOLT IN ACCELERATION FROM A VEHICLE-STOPPED POSITION. SATURN SERVICE CONFIRMS THAT TH...

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING FROM NC TO NY MY TIRE BLEW APART ON INTERSTATE 95 IN RICHMOND, VA. WITH A LARGE HOLE AND A RIP, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE INTERSTATE. A TOW TRUCK CAME ALONG AND PUT ON MY SPARE AND I DROVE TO BALTIMORE. THE NEXT MORNING A GAS STATION PUT ON A USED TIRE SO I COULD MAKE IT TO NY (IT ...

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING FROM NC TO NY MY TIRE BLEW APART ON INTERSTATE 95 IN RICHMOND, VA. WITH A LARGE HOLE AND A RIP, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE INTERSTATE. A TOW TRUCK CAME ALONG AND PUT ON MY SPARE AND I DROVE TO BALTIMORE. THE NEXT MORNING A GAS STATION PUT ON A USED TIRE SO I COULD MAKE IT TO NY (IT ...

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING FROM NC TO NY MY TIRE BLEW APART ON INTERSTATE 95 IN RICHMOND, VA. WITH A LARGE HOLE AND A RIP, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE INTERSTATE. A TOW TRUCK CAME ALONG AND PUT ON MY SPARE AND I DROVE TO BALTIMORE. THE NEXT MORNING A GAS STATION PUT ON A USED TIRE SO I COULD MAKE IT TO NY (IT ...

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING FROM NC TO NY MY TIRE BLEW APART ON INTERSTATE 95 IN RICHMOND, VA. WITH A LARGE HOLE AND A RIP, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE INTERSTATE. A TOW TRUCK CAME ALONG AND PUT ON MY SPARE AND I DROVE TO BALTIMORE. THE NEXT MORNING A GAS STATION PUT ON A USED TIRE SO I COULD MAKE IT TO NY (IT ...

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A SATURN, SL1, 1995, P175/70R1484S, W2 EP VAA, TUBELESS DUNLOP, FR480. WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY FELT LIKE VEHICLE HAD A FLAT, REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD CAME OFF, AIR DID NOT COME OUT.*AK *SLC

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

-WHILE TRAVELING MY RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY CAME OFF AND WRAPPED UNDER MY CAR. MY SATURN HANDLED BEAUTIFULLY AND I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I KEEP UP WITH MY TIRES AND THEY WERE MOVED TO THE REAR OF MY CAR IN OCTOBER OF 1999. (I HAVE RECEIPTS) ALSO, MY CAR WAS CHECKED OUT CO...

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

-WHILE TRAVELING MY RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY CAME OFF AND WRAPPED UNDER MY CAR. MY SATURN HANDLED BEAUTIFULLY AND I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I KEEP UP WITH MY TIRES AND THEY WERE MOVED TO THE REAR OF MY CAR IN OCTOBER OF 1999. (I HAVE RECEIPTS) ALSO, MY CAR WAS CHECKED OUT CO...

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A SATURN, SL1, 1995, P175/70R1484S, W2 EP VAA, TUBELESS DUNLOP, FR480. WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY FELT LIKE VEHICLE HAD A FLAT, REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD CAME OFF, AIR DID NOT COME OUT.*AK *SLC

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

-WHILE TRAVELING MY RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY CAME OFF AND WRAPPED UNDER MY CAR. MY SATURN HANDLED BEAUTIFULLY AND I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I KEEP UP WITH MY TIRES AND THEY WERE MOVED TO THE REAR OF MY CAR IN OCTOBER OF 1999. (I HAVE RECEIPTS) ALSO, MY CAR WAS CHECKED OUT CO...

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

-WHILE TRAVELING MY RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY CAME OFF AND WRAPPED UNDER MY CAR. MY SATURN HANDLED BEAUTIFULLY AND I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I KEEP UP WITH MY TIRES AND THEY WERE MOVED TO THE REAR OF MY CAR IN OCTOBER OF 1999. (I HAVE RECEIPTS) ALSO, MY CAR WAS CHECKED OUT CO...

Sep 1, 2000 Seats

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT AN INTERSECTION, DURING ACCIDENT THE DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO BE THROWN INTO THE REAR SEAT OF THE CAR, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES IN THE ACCIDENT. NLM

Sep 1, 2000 Seats

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT AN INTERSECTION, DURING ACCIDENT THE DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO BE THROWN INTO THE REAR SEAT OF THE CAR, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES IN THE ACCIDENT. NLM

Aug 15, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH HEARD A RATTLE. AS CONSUMER WAS PULLING OVER, HEARD A THUMP. PISTON WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. CONSUMER OPENED HOOD AND THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT VERY HELPFUL. ANOTHER MECHANIC SAID HE SAW FOUR OR FIVE DIFFERENT SATURNS...

Aug 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH HEARD A RATTLE. AS CONSUMER WAS PULLING OVER, HEARD A THUMP. PISTON WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. CONSUMER OPENED HOOD AND THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT VERY HELPFUL. ANOTHER MECHANIC SAID HE SAW FOUR OR FIVE DIFFERENT SATURNS...

Aug 15, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH HEARD A RATTLE. AS CONSUMER WAS PULLING OVER, HEARD A THUMP. PISTON WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. CONSUMER OPENED HOOD AND THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT VERY HELPFUL. ANOTHER MECHANIC SAID HE SAW FOUR OR FIVE DIFFERENT SATURNS...

Aug 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH HEARD A RATTLE. AS CONSUMER WAS PULLING OVER, HEARD A THUMP. PISTON WENT THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. CONSUMER OPENED HOOD AND THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT VERY HELPFUL. ANOTHER MECHANIC SAID HE SAW FOUR OR FIVE DIFFERENT SATURNS...

Aug 14, 2000 Tires Crash

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY, AND THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND WARM. I HEARD A NOISE FROM THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF MY VEHICLE, AND I BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BREAK, I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THAT I EXPERIENCE...

Aug 14, 2000 Tires Crash

DURING HYDROPLANE, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT RECLINED AND COULD NOT BE RETURNED TO UPRIGHT POSITION. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO BECAME DISCONNECTED. WHIP LASH AND BRUISES WERE SUSTAINED DURING ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 14, 2000 Seats Crash

DURING HYDROPLANE, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT RECLINED AND COULD NOT BE RETURNED TO UPRIGHT POSITION. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO BECAME DISCONNECTED. WHIP LASH AND BRUISES WERE SUSTAINED DURING ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 14, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

DURING HYDROPLANE, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT RECLINED AND COULD NOT BE RETURNED TO UPRIGHT POSITION. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO BECAME DISCONNECTED. WHIP LASH AND BRUISES WERE SUSTAINED DURING ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 14, 2000 Tires Crash

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY, AND THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND WARM. I HEARD A NOISE FROM THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF MY VEHICLE, AND I BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BREAK, I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THAT I EXPERIENCE...

Aug 14, 2000 Tires Crash

DURING HYDROPLANE, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT RECLINED AND COULD NOT BE RETURNED TO UPRIGHT POSITION. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO BECAME DISCONNECTED. WHIP LASH AND BRUISES WERE SUSTAINED DURING ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 14, 2000 Seats Crash

DURING HYDROPLANE, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT RECLINED AND COULD NOT BE RETURNED TO UPRIGHT POSITION. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO BECAME DISCONNECTED. WHIP LASH AND BRUISES WERE SUSTAINED DURING ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 14, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

DURING HYDROPLANE, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT RECLINED AND COULD NOT BE RETURNED TO UPRIGHT POSITION. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALSO BECAME DISCONNECTED. WHIP LASH AND BRUISES WERE SUSTAINED DURING ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE USE OF OIL FOR LIFE OF CAR. HEAD GASKET HAS NOW BLOWN

Aug 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE USE OF OIL FOR LIFE OF CAR. HEAD GASKET HAS NOW BLOWN

Aug 7, 2000 Structure

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. ALL ELECTRICAL DOORS LOCKED IN POSITIONS, OCCUPANT COULD NOT EXIT VEHICLE/DOORS COULD NOT BE MANUALLY OPENED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO OTHER PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 7, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. ALL ELECTRICAL DOORS LOCKED IN POSITIONS, OCCUPANT COULD NOT EXIT VEHICLE/DOORS COULD NOT BE MANUALLY OPENED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO OTHER PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 7, 2000 Structure

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. ALL ELECTRICAL DOORS LOCKED IN POSITIONS, OCCUPANT COULD NOT EXIT VEHICLE/DOORS COULD NOT BE MANUALLY OPENED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO OTHER PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 7, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. ALL ELECTRICAL DOORS LOCKED IN POSITIONS, OCCUPANT COULD NOT EXIT VEHICLE/DOORS COULD NOT BE MANUALLY OPENED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO OTHER PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Steering

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOST STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE MAIN ROAD BY COASTING. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND MINE AT THE TIME. THE STEERING WAS NON- EXISTENT AT THAT TIME. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER, THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM AT $465.00. I LOOKED ON ...

Jul 24, 2000 Steering

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOST STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE MAIN ROAD BY COASTING. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND MINE AT THE TIME. THE STEERING WAS NON- EXISTENT AT THAT TIME. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER, THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM AT $465.00. I LOOKED ON ...

Jul 21, 2000 Visibility

REAR WINDOW SHATTERED BY ITSELF, THROWING GLASS BOTH INWARD AND OUTWARD OF VEHICLE WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. REAR WINDOW WAS NOT TAMPERED WITH AND NO DEFROSTER/ HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER WAS BEING USED AT THE TIME. CONSUMER STATED THAT IT ALMOST FELT LIKE IT EXPLODED.*AK

Jul 21, 2000 Visibility

REAR WINDOW SHATTERED BY ITSELF, THROWING GLASS BOTH INWARD AND OUTWARD OF VEHICLE WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. REAR WINDOW WAS NOT TAMPERED WITH AND NO DEFROSTER/ HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER WAS BEING USED AT THE TIME. CONSUMER STATED THAT IT ALMOST FELT LIKE IT EXPLODED.*AK

Jul 5, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ALL OF SUDDEN HEARD A BANG AND VEHICLE LOST POWER. PULLED OVER. BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONTACTED DEALER. ALTHOUGH EXACT CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED, FIRE DEPT BELIEVES THAT IT WAS ELECTRICAL, AND MAINTENANCE RELATED. *AK *ML

Jul 5, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ALL OF SUDDEN HEARD A BANG AND VEHICLE LOST POWER. PULLED OVER. BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONTACTED DEALER. ALTHOUGH EXACT CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED, FIRE DEPT BELIEVES THAT IT WAS ELECTRICAL, AND MAINTENANCE RELATED. *AK *ML

Jun 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

JUST BOUGHT CAR FROM MAJOR DEALERSHIP 5 DAYS AGO. ENGINE TICKING AND OIL LEVEL LOW. I ONLY PUT 175 MILES ON CAR AND ITS IN THE SHOP. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

JUST BOUGHT CAR FROM MAJOR DEALERSHIP 5 DAYS AGO. ENGINE TICKING AND OIL LEVEL LOW. I ONLY PUT 175 MILES ON CAR AND ITS IN THE SHOP. *AK

Jun 15, 2000 Seats

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT, AS STATED IN A SATURN RECALL, HOWEVER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *MJS

Jun 15, 2000 Seats

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT, AS STATED IN A SATURN RECALL, HOWEVER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *MJS

Jun 13, 2000 Seats

INSIDE DRIVER'S SEAT MATERIAL WOULD SHIFT UNEXPECTEDLY, NOT STATIONERY. THIS CAUSED PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD BE TILTED TO THE RIGHT SIDE, AND IT WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE.*AK

Jun 13, 2000 Seats

INSIDE DRIVER'S SEAT MATERIAL WOULD SHIFT UNEXPECTEDLY, NOT STATIONERY. THIS CAUSED PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD BE TILTED TO THE RIGHT SIDE, AND IT WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE.*AK

May 24, 2000 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS FAILED AT 30000 MILES. REPLACED PISTON RINGS. NOW AT 70000 MILES, SAME PROBLEM. REPAIRED AT SATURN OF RENTON, NOT BELLEVUE. *AK

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPARK PLUGS FAILED AT 30000 MILES. REPLACED PISTON RINGS. NOW AT 70000 MILES, SAME PROBLEM. REPAIRED AT SATURN OF RENTON, NOT BELLEVUE. *AK

May 24, 2000 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS FAILED AT 30000 MILES. REPLACED PISTON RINGS. NOW AT 70000 MILES, SAME PROBLEM. REPAIRED AT SATURN OF RENTON, NOT BELLEVUE. *AK

May 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPARK PLUGS FAILED AT 30000 MILES. REPLACED PISTON RINGS. NOW AT 70000 MILES, SAME PROBLEM. REPAIRED AT SATURN OF RENTON, NOT BELLEVUE. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE RUNNING LOUD WHEN OIL CHECKED IT WAS VERY LOW HAD JUST GOTTEN OIL CHANGE. GOT ANOTHER OIL CHANGE TO BE ON SAFE SIDE. ABOUT 2000 MILES AFTER THAT OIL CHANGE THERE WAS ALMOST NO OIL LEFT. *AK

Mar 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE RUNNING LOUD WHEN OIL CHECKED IT WAS VERY LOW HAD JUST GOTTEN OIL CHANGE. GOT ANOTHER OIL CHANGE TO BE ON SAFE SIDE. ABOUT 2000 MILES AFTER THAT OIL CHANGE THERE WAS ALMOST NO OIL LEFT. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE, AND PROCEEDING THROUGH TRAFFIC, TOOK EYES OFF THE ROAD AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE, AND PROCEEDING THROUGH TRAFFIC, TOOK EYES OFF THE ROAD AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE, AND PROCEEDING THROUGH TRAFFIC, TOOK EYES OFF THE ROAD AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE, AND PROCEEDING THROUGH TRAFFIC, TOOK EYES OFF THE ROAD AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED AN OIL LEAK AT THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD. ALSO, ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD WAS CRACKED. A TSB WAS ISSUED ON THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Mar 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED AN OIL LEAK AT THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD. ALSO, ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD WAS CRACKED. A TSB WAS ISSUED ON THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Mar 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING, ENGINE CUTS OFF. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER IN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS TO BE TURNED OFF AND STARTED BACK UP. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND CAN'T FIND CAUSE. *AK

Mar 10, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING, ENGINE CUTS OFF. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER IN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS TO BE TURNED OFF AND STARTED BACK UP. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND CAN'T FIND CAUSE. *AK

Mar 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING, ENGINE CUTS OFF. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER IN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS TO BE TURNED OFF AND STARTED BACK UP. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND CAN'T FIND CAUSE. *AK

Mar 10, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING, ENGINE CUTS OFF. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER IN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS TO BE TURNED OFF AND STARTED BACK UP. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND CAN'T FIND CAUSE. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH ARE WORN EXCESSIVELY AND THE SEAT-BACK SLIPS REARWARD WHEN MINOR FORCE IS APPLIED. I CONTACTED SATURN (ROBERT HALL) REGARDING REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 99V045000. HE STATED THAT BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL R...

Mar 9, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH ARE WORN EXCESSIVELY AND THE SEAT-BACK SLIPS REARWARD WHEN MINOR FORCE IS APPLIED. I CONTACTED SATURN (ROBERT HALL) REGARDING REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 99V045000. HE STATED THAT BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL R...

Mar 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE IDLING IN PARK POSITION ENGINE BEGAN RACING ON ITS OWN ACCORD. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DEALERSHIP ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE. PUT IT IN PARK AND GOT THE SERVICE MANAGER TO OBSERVE. HE HAD NO EXPLANATION. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE IDLING IN PARK POSITION ENGINE BEGAN RACING ON ITS OWN ACCORD. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DEALERSHIP ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE. PUT IT IN PARK AND GOT THE SERVICE MANAGER TO OBSERVE. HE HAD NO EXPLANATION. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, TRAVELING ABOUT 20 MPH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. NOT SURE OF THE DAMAGES OR IF THE VEHICLE WILL BE TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, TRAVELING ABOUT 20 MPH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. NOT SURE OF THE DAMAGES OR IF THE VEHICLE WILL BE TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Seats Crash

ON FEB. 24, I WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE IMPACT PUSHED MY CAR INTO THE INTERSECTION AHEAD OF ME. FORTUNATELY, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. HOWEVER, MY DRIVER'S SEAT WAS FORCED INTO THE FULLY RECLINING POSITION AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE - NOT EVEN A SCR...

Feb 28, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

ON FEB. 24, I WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE IMPACT PUSHED MY CAR INTO THE INTERSECTION AHEAD OF ME. FORTUNATELY, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. HOWEVER, MY DRIVER'S SEAT WAS FORCED INTO THE FULLY RECLINING POSITION AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE - NOT EVEN A SCR...

Feb 28, 2000 Seats Crash

ON FEB. 24, I WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE IMPACT PUSHED MY CAR INTO THE INTERSECTION AHEAD OF ME. FORTUNATELY, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. HOWEVER, MY DRIVER'S SEAT WAS FORCED INTO THE FULLY RECLINING POSITION AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE - NOT EVEN A SCR...

Feb 28, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

ON FEB. 24, I WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE IMPACT PUSHED MY CAR INTO THE INTERSECTION AHEAD OF ME. FORTUNATELY, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. HOWEVER, MY DRIVER'S SEAT WAS FORCED INTO THE FULLY RECLINING POSITION AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE - NOT EVEN A SCR...

Feb 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE TECHNICIAN TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WAS DUE TO A ENGINE PISTON WEARING OUT. *AK

Feb 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE TECHNICIAN TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WAS DUE TO A ENGINE PISTON WEARING OUT. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Power Train

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, HEARD A LOUD NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE AND LOST POWER. PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO FIND TRANSMISSION FLUID AND PARTS OF THE HOUSING ON THE HIGHWAY.ALSO FOUND VARIOUS OTHER TRANSMISION PARTS FARTHER UP THE ROAD. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Power Train

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, HEARD A LOUD NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE AND LOST POWER. PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO FIND TRANSMISSION FLUID AND PARTS OF THE HOUSING ON THE HIGHWAY.ALSO FOUND VARIOUS OTHER TRANSMISION PARTS FARTHER UP THE ROAD. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS BURNING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL WHICH HAS CAUSED ENGINE TO LOCK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS BURNING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL WHICH HAS CAUSED ENGINE TO LOCK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE BRAKE PADS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN BRAKE PADS.*AK

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN BRAKE PADS.*AK

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE BRAKE PADS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN BRAKE PADS.*AK

Feb 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN BRAKE PADS.*AK

Jan 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, ON ITS OWN ACCORD, WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION SWITCH TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, ON ITS OWN ACCORD, WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION SWITCH TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Power Train

DRIVER IS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN ANY POSITON WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES WITH OR WITHOUT THE IGNITIN BEING ON. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Power Train

DRIVER IS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN ANY POSITON WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES WITH OR WITHOUT THE IGNITIN BEING ON. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 35 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR.

Dec 30, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 35 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR.

Nov 29, 1999 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING DRIVER'S SEABACKT REST TO COLLAPSE; SITUATION ALMOST CAUSED DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. DRIVER SUSTAINED LOWER BACK INJURY AND NUMBNESS IN LEFT LEG. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO ACCEPT VEHICLE AS PART OF MFR. RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Visibility

THE REAR DEFROSTER FAILED CAUSING, WINDOWS TO FROST.

Nov 29, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Nov 29, 1999 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING DRIVER'S SEABACKT REST TO COLLAPSE; SITUATION ALMOST CAUSED DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. DRIVER SUSTAINED LOWER BACK INJURY AND NUMBNESS IN LEFT LEG. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO ACCEPT VEHICLE AS PART OF MFR. RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Visibility

THE REAR DEFROSTER FAILED CAUSING, WINDOWS TO FROST.

Nov 29, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Nov 28, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR LOSES POWER /A SLIGHT GAS SMELL /CAR CUTS OUT/ CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON/ STARTS AGAIN AFTER A FEW TRIES/ CAR HAS BEENSERVICED 4 TIMES/IT RUNS WELL SOMETIMES/ THEN IT DOES IT AGAIN/MECHANIC DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS/WHEN HE HAS CAR IT DOES NOT DO IT/HE DOES SEE GAS ALL OVER ENGINE A FEW TIMES/

Nov 28, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR LOSES POWER /A SLIGHT GAS SMELL /CAR CUTS OUT/ CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON/ STARTS AGAIN AFTER A FEW TRIES/ CAR HAS BEENSERVICED 4 TIMES/IT RUNS WELL SOMETIMES/ THEN IT DOES IT AGAIN/MECHANIC DOES NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS/WHEN HE HAS CAR IT DOES NOT DO IT/HE DOES SEE GAS ALL OVER ENGINE A FEW TIMES/

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

AFTER BARELY TWO YEARS, THE CRUISE CONTROL BEGAN WORKING ONLY INTERMITTENTLY; IT NOW SELDOM WORKS. BEFORE THE CAR HAD 50,000 MILES, THE SUNROOF WOULD GET STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHENEVER IT WAS USED. EVENTUALLY, AFTER A SATURN DEALER CLAIMED IT COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THE SUNROOF BECAME ...

Sep 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER BARELY TWO YEARS, THE CRUISE CONTROL BEGAN WORKING ONLY INTERMITTENTLY; IT NOW SELDOM WORKS. BEFORE THE CAR HAD 50,000 MILES, THE SUNROOF WOULD GET STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHENEVER IT WAS USED. EVENTUALLY, AFTER A SATURN DEALER CLAIMED IT COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THE SUNROOF BECAME ...

Sep 29, 1999 Visibility

AFTER BARELY TWO YEARS, THE CRUISE CONTROL BEGAN WORKING ONLY INTERMITTENTLY; IT NOW SELDOM WORKS. BEFORE THE CAR HAD 50,000 MILES, THE SUNROOF WOULD GET STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHENEVER IT WAS USED. EVENTUALLY, AFTER A SATURN DEALER CLAIMED IT COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THE SUNROOF BECAME ...

Sep 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER BARELY TWO YEARS, THE CRUISE CONTROL BEGAN WORKING ONLY INTERMITTENTLY; IT NOW SELDOM WORKS. BEFORE THE CAR HAD 50,000 MILES, THE SUNROOF WOULD GET STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHENEVER IT WAS USED. EVENTUALLY, AFTER A SATURN DEALER CLAIMED IT COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THE SUNROOF BECAME ...

Sep 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR . THE DELAER HAS CHANGED THE ROTORS AND BRAKES FIVE TIMES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR . THE DELAER HAS CHANGED THE ROTORS AND BRAKES FIVE TIMES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO SATURN THEY TOLD US THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH 3RD GEAR AND THAT IT WOULD COST $1600. TO FIX. WE WENT FOR A SECOND OPINION AT THE HEMET CA. AAMCO. THEY VEIFIED THE PROBLEM AND "REPAIRED" IT FOR $1000. AT THE TIME IT SATIFIED US AS...

Sep 23, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO SATURN THEY TOLD US THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH 3RD GEAR AND THAT IT WOULD COST $1600. TO FIX. WE WENT FOR A SECOND OPINION AT THE HEMET CA. AAMCO. THEY VEIFIED THE PROBLEM AND "REPAIRED" IT FOR $1000. AT THE TIME IT SATIFIED US AS...

Sep 22, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A35 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HAD A FRONT END COLLISON AT A SPEED OF 30-35 MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HAD A FRONT END COLLISON AT A SPEED OF 30-35 MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT WILL COLLAPSE WITH ANY AMOUNT OF WEIGHT IN THE SEAT. *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT WILL COLLAPSE WITH ANY AMOUNT OF WEIGHT IN THE SEAT. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING VEHICLE COLLISION. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE--MOTOR BURNED OUT.

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE--MOTOR BURNED OUT.

Aug 26, 1999 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A VERY MINOR CRASH WHEN IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 15 MPH. DRIVER'S SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WILL BE CORRECTED. PLEASE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 26, 1999 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A VERY MINOR CRASH WHEN IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 15 MPH. DRIVER'S SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WILL BE CORRECTED. PLEASE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHENEVER IN SLOW TRAFFIC. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Aug 12, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHENEVER IN SLOW TRAFFIC. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Power Train

THE CONSUMER STATED HER CAR WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE .

Aug 4, 1999 Power Train

THE CONSUMER STATED HER CAR WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE .

Jul 30, 1999 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP WHEN REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROX 35 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL BACK WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURIES. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP WHEN REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROX 35 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL BACK WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURIES. *AK

Jul 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ABILITY. OCCUPANT HAD TO APPLIED THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE, AND PUT IT IN "PARK" POSITION IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE.*AK.ET.

Jul 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ABILITY. OCCUPANT HAD TO APPLIED THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE, AND PUT IT IN "PARK" POSITION IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE.*AK.ET.

Jul 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN AFTER REACHING 65MPH. ALSO, INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WOULD COME ON PRIOR TO SHUTTING OFF. ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED & 2 WEEKS LATER THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AGAIN ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED ON 27 MAY 1999 & NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND AT THAT TIME. *A...

Jul 26, 1999 Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN AFTER REACHING 65MPH. ALSO, INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WOULD COME ON PRIOR TO SHUTTING OFF. ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED & 2 WEEKS LATER THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AGAIN ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED ON 27 MAY 1999 & NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND AT THAT TIME. *A...

Jul 26, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN AFTER REACHING 65MPH. ALSO, INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WOULD COME ON PRIOR TO SHUTTING OFF. ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED & 2 WEEKS LATER THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AGAIN ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED ON 27 MAY 1999 & NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND AT THAT TIME. *A...

Jul 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN AFTER REACHING 65MPH. ALSO, INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WOULD COME ON PRIOR TO SHUTTING OFF. ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED & 2 WEEKS LATER THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AGAIN ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED ON 27 MAY 1999 & NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND AT THAT TIME. *A...

Jul 26, 1999 Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN AFTER REACHING 65MPH. ALSO, INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WOULD COME ON PRIOR TO SHUTTING OFF. ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED & 2 WEEKS LATER THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AGAIN ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED ON 27 MAY 1999 & NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND AT THAT TIME. *A...

Jul 26, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN AFTER REACHING 65MPH. ALSO, INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WOULD COME ON PRIOR TO SHUTTING OFF. ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED & 2 WEEKS LATER THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AGAIN ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED ON 27 MAY 1999 & NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND AT THAT TIME. *A...

Jul 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINES EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 40 MPH, CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LINES EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 40 MPH, CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE WORN OUT. DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE MOUNTS. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE WORN OUT. DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE MOUNTS. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Seats

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE WAITING ON TRAFFIC LIGHT TO CHANGE ;CAUSES DRIVER SEAT TO FALL BACKWARD AND INJURY CONSUMER BACK. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED.

Jun 17, 1999 Seats

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE WAITING ON TRAFFIC LIGHT TO CHANGE ;CAUSES DRIVER SEAT TO FALL BACKWARD AND INJURY CONSUMER BACK. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED.

Jun 8, 1999 Seats

NOT COVERED UNDER EXISTING RECALL PER DEALER,BUT SAME PROBLEM AS OTHER RECALLED MODELS OF SAME YEAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Seats

NOT COVERED UNDER EXISTING RECALL PER DEALER,BUT SAME PROBLEM AS OTHER RECALLED MODELS OF SAME YEAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

May 30, 1999 Seats Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 30, 1999 Seats Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 26, 1999 Steering

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE NOISE WAS HEARD AND VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON STEERING GEAR BOX FAILURE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. RECALL 94V170. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 26, 1999 Steering

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE NOISE WAS HEARD AND VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON STEERING GEAR BOX FAILURE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. RECALL 94V170. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS ONLY 38,000 MILES ON IT. IN THE LAST 30 DAYS, IT'S BEEN TOWED THREE TIMES. IT OVERHEATED, THE CLUTCH WENT OUT AND THEN THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT.

May 14, 1999 Power Train

CAR HAS ONLY 38,000 MILES ON IT. IN THE LAST 30 DAYS, IT'S BEEN TOWED THREE TIMES. IT OVERHEATED, THE CLUTCH WENT OUT AND THEN THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT.

May 14, 1999 Electrical System

CAR HAS ONLY 38,000 MILES ON IT. IN THE LAST 30 DAYS, IT'S BEEN TOWED THREE TIMES. IT OVERHEATED, THE CLUTCH WENT OUT AND THEN THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT.

May 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS ONLY 38,000 MILES ON IT. IN THE LAST 30 DAYS, IT'S BEEN TOWED THREE TIMES. IT OVERHEATED, THE CLUTCH WENT OUT AND THEN THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT.

May 14, 1999 Power Train

CAR HAS ONLY 38,000 MILES ON IT. IN THE LAST 30 DAYS, IT'S BEEN TOWED THREE TIMES. IT OVERHEATED, THE CLUTCH WENT OUT AND THEN THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT.

May 14, 1999 Electrical System

CAR HAS ONLY 38,000 MILES ON IT. IN THE LAST 30 DAYS, IT'S BEEN TOWED THREE TIMES. IT OVERHEATED, THE CLUTCH WENT OUT AND THEN THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT.

Apr 18, 1999 Seats

THIS PART WAS OBVIOUSLY RECALLED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION, HOWEVER, SATURN OF FREDERICKSBURG DENIES THAT THEY HAVE TO FIX IT. INSTEAD, THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME FOR REPLACEMENT. THIS IS WRONG FOR A PART THAT WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Apr 18, 1999 Seats

THIS PART WAS OBVIOUSLY RECALLED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION, HOWEVER, SATURN OF FREDERICKSBURG DENIES THAT THEY HAVE TO FIX IT. INSTEAD, THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME FOR REPLACEMENT. THIS IS WRONG FOR A PART THAT WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Apr 15, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BROKE AND THE DEALER CAN OFFER NO CAUSE, SEALED TRANSMISSION

Apr 15, 1999 Seats

THERE IS A RECALL ON 94-95 SATURNS FOR THIS UNUSUAL PROBLEM. OUR VIN IS ABOUT 60 NUMBERS OFF FROM THE LIST. IT IS TOO WIERD OF A PROBLEM, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE SAME THING THAT'S BEING RECALLED. SATURN WILL NOT REPLACE IT UNDER THE RECALL. THEY ARE REQUIRING US TO PAY A FEE EQUAL TO AN EXTENDED WARREN...

Apr 15, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BROKE AND THE DEALER CAN OFFER NO CAUSE, SEALED TRANSMISSION

Apr 15, 1999 Seats

THERE IS A RECALL ON 94-95 SATURNS FOR THIS UNUSUAL PROBLEM. OUR VIN IS ABOUT 60 NUMBERS OFF FROM THE LIST. IT IS TOO WIERD OF A PROBLEM, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE SAME THING THAT'S BEING RECALLED. SATURN WILL NOT REPLACE IT UNDER THE RECALL. THEY ARE REQUIRING US TO PAY A FEE EQUAL TO AN EXTENDED WARREN...

Mar 19, 1999 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING PIN OR ROD TO BREAK OFF RESULTING IN HOLE IN TRANSMISSION CASING.

Mar 19, 1999 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING PIN OR ROD TO BREAK OFF RESULTING IN HOLE IN TRANSMISSION CASING.

Mar 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK IN THE 5TH JOURNAL. CAR RUNNING NORMALLY, WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE PRESENCE OF OIL IN THE COOLANT. NO TRAUMA OCCURED TO THE ENGINE TO SUSTAIN CRACK. ALL SUGGESTED REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON VEHICLE. LIGHT DRIVING WITH NO INSULT TO VEHICLE TO STRESS ENGINE....

Mar 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK IN THE 5TH JOURNAL. CAR RUNNING NORMALLY, WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE PRESENCE OF OIL IN THE COOLANT. NO TRAUMA OCCURED TO THE ENGINE TO SUSTAIN CRACK. ALL SUGGESTED REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON VEHICLE. LIGHT DRIVING WITH NO INSULT TO VEHICLE TO STRESS ENGINE....

Mar 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK IN THE 5TH JOURNAL. CAR RUNNING NORMALLY, WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE PRESENCE OF OIL IN THE COOLANT. NO TRAUMA OCCURED TO THE ENGINE TO SUSTAIN CRACK. ALL SUGGESTED REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON VEHICLE. LIGHT DRIVING WITH NO INSULT TO VEHICLE TO STRESS ENGINE....

Mar 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK IN THE 5TH JOURNAL. CAR RUNNING NORMALLY, WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE PRESENCE OF OIL IN THE COOLANT. NO TRAUMA OCCURED TO THE ENGINE TO SUSTAIN CRACK. ALL SUGGESTED REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON VEHICLE. LIGHT DRIVING WITH NO INSULT TO VEHICLE TO STRESS ENGINE....

Mar 4, 1999 Power Train

THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE A RATTLING NOISE SUDDENLY, OVER A DISTANCE OF A FEW BLOCKS. THE NOISE STARTED TO GET LOUDER, TURNING INTO A GRINDING METAL NOISE. THE CAR THEN TOTALLY STALLED OUT, LOSING ALL POWER, AND LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF OF THE ROAD DUE TO A DOWNHILL SLOPE. WE HAD THE CAR TOWE...

Mar 4, 1999 Power Train

THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE A RATTLING NOISE SUDDENLY, OVER A DISTANCE OF A FEW BLOCKS. THE NOISE STARTED TO GET LOUDER, TURNING INTO A GRINDING METAL NOISE. THE CAR THEN TOTALLY STALLED OUT, LOSING ALL POWER, AND LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF OF THE ROAD DUE TO A DOWNHILL SLOPE. WE HAD THE CAR TOWE...

Feb 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR HAD 26,653 MILES ON IT, BEING ONLY 3.5 YEARS OLD, WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCCURED, FEB.10, 1999. THE EGR VALVE WENT, WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, AND NO EARLIER SIGNS OF FAILURE. I WAS DRIVING ON AN OPEN HIGHWAY, WHEN CAR STALLED. THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" LIT. I BARELY GOT VEHICLE OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD. ...

Feb 22, 1999 Seats

SEAT LATCH FAILED DUE TO WEAK PLASTIC MATERIAL (WHICH BROKE), CAUSING SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE.

Feb 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR HAD 26,653 MILES ON IT, BEING ONLY 3.5 YEARS OLD, WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCCURED, FEB.10, 1999. THE EGR VALVE WENT, WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, AND NO EARLIER SIGNS OF FAILURE. I WAS DRIVING ON AN OPEN HIGHWAY, WHEN CAR STALLED. THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" LIT. I BARELY GOT VEHICLE OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD. ...

Feb 22, 1999 Seats

SEAT LATCH FAILED DUE TO WEAK PLASTIC MATERIAL (WHICH BROKE), CAUSING SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE.

Feb 12, 1999 Seats Crash

I WAS REAR ENDED & AT THE MOMENT OF IMPACT MY SEAT COMPLETLY RECLINED. WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL BECAUSE MY HANDS CAME OFF THE WHEEL. I HAVE CONTACTED SATURN & WAS TOLD FROM BODY SHOP THIS WAS A SAFETY FEATURE. BUT I WAS LATER TOLD NO THAT IS JUST SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS ON THERE CAR...

Feb 12, 1999 Seats Crash

I WAS REAR ENDED & AT THE MOMENT OF IMPACT MY SEAT COMPLETLY RECLINED. WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL BECAUSE MY HANDS CAME OFF THE WHEEL. I HAVE CONTACTED SATURN & WAS TOLD FROM BODY SHOP THIS WAS A SAFETY FEATURE. BUT I WAS LATER TOLD NO THAT IS JUST SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS ON THERE CAR...

Jan 19, 1999 Seat Belts

THE COST TO HAVE THE SEATBELT REMOVED AND REPLACED $119.27

Jan 19, 1999 Seat Belts

THE COST TO HAVE THE SEATBELT REMOVED AND REPLACED $119.27

Jan 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON; VEHICLE HAD OIL AT PREVIOUS CHECK, AND NO OIL SPOTS WERE SEEN. YET, AFTER TRAVELLING 1/4 OF MILE, ENGINE DIED AND MECHANIC REPORTED NO OIL AND NEEDS NEW ENGINE. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON; VEHICLE HAD OIL AT PREVIOUS CHECK, AND NO OIL SPOTS WERE SEEN. YET, AFTER TRAVELLING 1/4 OF MILE, ENGINE DIED AND MECHANIC REPORTED NO OIL AND NEEDS NEW ENGINE. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON; VEHICLE HAD OIL AT PREVIOUS CHECK, AND NO OIL SPOTS WERE SEEN. YET, AFTER TRAVELLING 1/4 OF MILE, ENGINE DIED AND MECHANIC REPORTED NO OIL AND NEEDS NEW ENGINE. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON; VEHICLE HAD OIL AT PREVIOUS CHECK, AND NO OIL SPOTS WERE SEEN. YET, AFTER TRAVELLING 1/4 OF MILE, ENGINE DIED AND MECHANIC REPORTED NO OIL AND NEEDS NEW ENGINE. *AK

Dec 30, 1998 Seats

DRIVER'S SEATBACK BOLT WAS STRIPPED OFF,CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING, WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 30, 1998 Seats

DRIVER'S SEATBACK BOLT WAS STRIPPED OFF,CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING, WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 4, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, DUE TO FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPER RETAINING NUT ON LINKAGE ASSEMBLY. DEALERSHIP CONTACTED.

Dec 4, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, DUE TO FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPER RETAINING NUT ON LINKAGE ASSEMBLY. DEALERSHIP CONTACTED.

Nov 3, 1998 Power Train

LOCATOR SWITCH ON SUNROOF FAILED CAUSING CABLES TO FAIL AND GUIDES TO BREAK. SUNROODF IS RARELY USED THIS FAILURE SHOULD NOT OCCUR. COST OF PARTS IS WAY OVERPRICED. SUNROOF REPAIR IS ESTIMATED AT $650.00 PLUS TAX. VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY ON TRANSMISSION IS FAILLING AS TRANSMISSION DELAYS AND SHIF...

Nov 3, 1998 Visibility

LOCATOR SWITCH ON SUNROOF FAILED CAUSING CABLES TO FAIL AND GUIDES TO BREAK. SUNROODF IS RARELY USED THIS FAILURE SHOULD NOT OCCUR. COST OF PARTS IS WAY OVERPRICED. SUNROOF REPAIR IS ESTIMATED AT $650.00 PLUS TAX. VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY ON TRANSMISSION IS FAILLING AS TRANSMISSION DELAYS AND SHIF...

Nov 3, 1998 Power Train

LOCATOR SWITCH ON SUNROOF FAILED CAUSING CABLES TO FAIL AND GUIDES TO BREAK. SUNROODF IS RARELY USED THIS FAILURE SHOULD NOT OCCUR. COST OF PARTS IS WAY OVERPRICED. SUNROOF REPAIR IS ESTIMATED AT $650.00 PLUS TAX. VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY ON TRANSMISSION IS FAILLING AS TRANSMISSION DELAYS AND SHIF...

Nov 3, 1998 Visibility

LOCATOR SWITCH ON SUNROOF FAILED CAUSING CABLES TO FAIL AND GUIDES TO BREAK. SUNROODF IS RARELY USED THIS FAILURE SHOULD NOT OCCUR. COST OF PARTS IS WAY OVERPRICED. SUNROOF REPAIR IS ESTIMATED AT $650.00 PLUS TAX. VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY ON TRANSMISSION IS FAILLING AS TRANSMISSION DELAYS AND SHIF...

Oct 22, 1998 Air Bags Crash

COPY OF E-MAIL TO SATURN: DEAR SATURN REPRESENTATIVE, MY HUSBAND AND I ARE CONSIDERING BUYING ANOTHER SATURN SL2. HOWEVER, WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY. MY PREVIOUS SL2 (1995, #[XXX]) WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A CHEVY TAHOE ON 5/3/97. I WAS PUSHED INTO ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THAT VEHICLE (A...

Oct 22, 1998 Seats Crash

COPY OF E-MAIL TO SATURN: DEAR SATURN REPRESENTATIVE, MY HUSBAND AND I ARE CONSIDERING BUYING ANOTHER SATURN SL2. HOWEVER, WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY. MY PREVIOUS SL2 (1995, #[XXX]) WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A CHEVY TAHOE ON 5/3/97. I WAS PUSHED INTO ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THAT VEHICLE (A...

Oct 22, 1998 Air Bags Crash

COPY OF E-MAIL TO SATURN: DEAR SATURN REPRESENTATIVE, MY HUSBAND AND I ARE CONSIDERING BUYING ANOTHER SATURN SL2. HOWEVER, WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY. MY PREVIOUS SL2 (1995, #[XXX]) WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A CHEVY TAHOE ON 5/3/97. I WAS PUSHED INTO ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THAT VEHICLE (A...

Oct 22, 1998 Seats Crash

COPY OF E-MAIL TO SATURN: DEAR SATURN REPRESENTATIVE, MY HUSBAND AND I ARE CONSIDERING BUYING ANOTHER SATURN SL2. HOWEVER, WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY. MY PREVIOUS SL2 (1995, #[XXX]) WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A CHEVY TAHOE ON 5/3/97. I WAS PUSHED INTO ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THAT VEHICLE (A...

Oct 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS, DRUMS, PADS FAILED

Oct 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS, DRUMS, PADS FAILED

Oct 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS, DRUMS, PADS FAILED

Oct 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKING.

Oct 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL AFTER REPLACEMENT OF SEVERAL COMPONENTS.

Oct 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS, DRUMS, PADS FAILED

Oct 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS, DRUMS, PADS FAILED

Oct 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS, DRUMS, PADS FAILED

Oct 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKING.

Oct 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL AFTER REPLACEMENT OF SEVERAL COMPONENTS.

Oct 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ALSO VEHICLE WAS LOSING 11/2 QUARTS PER OIL CHANGE. *AK

Oct 15, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ALSO VEHICLE WAS LOSING 11/2 QUARTS PER OIL CHANGE. *AK

Oct 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ALSO VEHICLE WAS LOSING 11/2 QUARTS PER OIL CHANGE. *AK

Oct 15, 1998 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ALSO VEHICLE WAS LOSING 11/2 QUARTS PER OIL CHANGE. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. SHE WAS HIT BY A TRUCK GOING ABOUT 50 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. SHE WAS HIT BY A TRUCK GOING ABOUT 50 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING HEAD ON COLLISION, SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT HEAD.

Oct 1, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING HEAD ON COLLISION, SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT HEAD.

Oct 1, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING HEAD ON COLLISION, SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT HEAD.

Oct 1, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING HEAD ON COLLISION, SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT HEAD.

Sep 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES, PADS, ROTORS FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES, PADS, ROTORS FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES, PADS, ROTORS FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING.

Sep 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES, PADS, ROTORS FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES, PADS, ROTORS FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES, PADS, ROTORS FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING.

Sep 28, 1998 Suspension

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION DURING NORMAL BRAKING AT 30-40 MPH AND SEVERE VIBRATION DURING EMERGENCY BRAKING AT HIGHWAY SPPEDS.

Sep 28, 1998 Suspension

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION DURING NORMAL BRAKING AT 30-40 MPH AND SEVERE VIBRATION DURING EMERGENCY BRAKING AT HIGHWAY SPPEDS.

Sep 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN WORE PREMATURELY.

Sep 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN WORE PREMATURELY.

Sep 11, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION SLAMMING INTO GEAR WHEN ENGAGED. THIS CONDITION BELIEVED TO CAUSE THE MOTOR MOUNTS TO COLLAPSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 11, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION SLAMMING INTO GEAR WHEN ENGAGED. THIS CONDITION BELIEVED TO CAUSE THE MOTOR MOUNTS TO COLLAPSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD FAILURE ON PASSENGER SIDE.

Sep 1, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD FAILURE ON PASSENGER SIDE.

Aug 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET CRACKED CAUSING FAILURE OF OTHER COMPONENTS. (QCAW)

Aug 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET CRACKED CAUSING FAILURE OF OTHER COMPONENTS. (QCAW)

Jul 23, 1998 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE DID NOT FULLY DISENGAGE WHEN HANDLE WAS RELEASED, CAUSING OVERHEATING OF BRAKING SYSTEM LEADING TO BRAKE FAILURE.

Jul 23, 1998 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE DID NOT FULLY DISENGAGE WHEN HANDLE WAS RELEASED, CAUSING OVERHEATING OF BRAKING SYSTEM LEADING TO BRAKE FAILURE.

Jul 20, 1998 Visibility

WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 20, 1998 Visibility

WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 6, 1998 Seats

SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DURING VEHICLE COLLISION.

Jul 6, 1998 Seats

SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DURING VEHICLE COLLISION.

Jun 29, 1998 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR WORE OUT, DRAINING THE BATTERY. DEALER HAS A BACK ORDER OF THE ALTERNATORS. *AK

Jun 29, 1998 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR WORE OUT, DRAINING THE BATTERY. DEALER HAS A BACK ORDER OF THE ALTERNATORS. *AK

Jun 24, 1998 Air Bags

VEHICLE STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD-ON AT 40MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Jun 24, 1998 Air Bags

VEHICLE STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD-ON AT 40MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Jun 23, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE FUEL TANK COLLAPSED, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 23, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE FUEL TANK COLLAPSED, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

May 29, 1998 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN CARPORT, NOTICED FLUID ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH. IT HAD STARTED TO LEAK TRANSMISSION FLUID. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & THE MECHANIC SAID THAT IT WAS A GASKET & IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

May 29, 1998 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN CARPORT, NOTICED FLUID ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH. IT HAD STARTED TO LEAK TRANSMISSION FLUID. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & THE MECHANIC SAID THAT IT WAS A GASKET & IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

May 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE WAS STICKING CAUSING THE SES LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE/STALL.

May 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PADS FAILED CAUSING THEN TO MAKE NOISE.

May 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD CRACKED AND WATER PUMP FAILED.

May 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD CRACKED AND WATER PUMP FAILED.

May 15, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

May 15, 1998 Structure

ROOF LEAKING ON DRIVERS SIDE, REPLACED HEADLINER BUT VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LEAK.

May 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE WAS STICKING CAUSING THE SES LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE/STALL.

May 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PADS FAILED CAUSING THEN TO MAKE NOISE.

May 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD CRACKED AND WATER PUMP FAILED.

May 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD CRACKED AND WATER PUMP FAILED.

May 15, 1998 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

May 15, 1998 Structure

ROOF LEAKING ON DRIVERS SIDE, REPLACED HEADLINER BUT VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LEAK.

May 5, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR BURNED OUT.

May 5, 1998 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT PADDING SLIPS OFF THE FRAME, CAUSING THE MATERIAL TO WEAR THROUGH AND TEAR.

May 5, 1998 Structure

FRONT DOOR HAND GRIPS CHIPPED/BROKE OFF.

May 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKE RUBBING NOISE/PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT.

May 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SCREECHING NOISE UPON START UP.

May 5, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR BURNED OUT.

May 5, 1998 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT PADDING SLIPS OFF THE FRAME, CAUSING THE MATERIAL TO WEAR THROUGH AND TEAR.

May 5, 1998 Structure

FRONT DOOR HAND GRIPS CHIPPED/BROKE OFF.

May 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES MAKE RUBBING NOISE/PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT.

May 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SCREECHING NOISE UPON START UP.

Apr 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL PULSATES & STEERING WHEEL MOVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER REPLACED RUSTED FRONT ROTORS & BINDING PADS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Apr 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL PULSATES & STEERING WHEEL MOVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER REPLACED RUSTED FRONT ROTORS & BINDING PADS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Apr 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Electrical System

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Visibility

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Visibility

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Electrical System

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Seats

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Parking Brake

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Electrical System

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Visibility

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Visibility

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Electrical System

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Seats

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Parking Brake

ENGINE/IGNITION/COMPUTER/SPEEDOMER/CRUISE CONTROL/REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER: ELECRICAL WIRING/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR/DRIVER'S SEAT LATCH AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED.

Apr 13, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BROKE. WNER NOTES PEDAL IS MADE OF PVC TYPE MATERIAL. *AK

Apr 13, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BROKE. WNER NOTES PEDAL IS MADE OF PVC TYPE MATERIAL. *AK

Apr 10, 1998 Seats Crash

BUCKET SEAT BACKS COLLAPSED WHEN COLLISION OCCURRED, CAUSING INJURY.

Apr 10, 1998 Seats Crash

BUCKET SEAT BACKS COLLAPSED WHEN COLLISION OCCURRED, CAUSING INJURY.

Mar 23, 1998 Steering

STTERING RACK FAILURE. *AK

Mar 23, 1998 Steering

STTERING RACK FAILURE. *AK

Feb 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING A COLLISION.

Feb 11, 1998 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Feb 11, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING A COLLISION.

Feb 11, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING A COLLISION.

Feb 11, 1998 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Feb 11, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING A COLLISION.

Feb 3, 1998 Seats

WHILE LEANING BACK IN DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK REST COLLAPSED, CAUSING OWNER TO FALL BACK SUDDENLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 3, 1998 Seats

WHILE LEANING BACK IN DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK REST COLLAPSED, CAUSING OWNER TO FALL BACK SUDDENLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHICH CAUSED THE SL1 TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT IN WET WEATHER THE VEHICLE SLIDES AND THE BRAKES WILL NOT CATCH. THE OWNER STATES THAT SINCE SHE HAD PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE SHE HAS BEEN HAVING BRAKE P...

Jan 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHICH CAUSED THE SL1 TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT IN WET WEATHER THE VEHICLE SLIDES AND THE BRAKES WILL NOT CATCH. THE OWNER STATES THAT SINCE SHE HAD PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE SHE HAS BEEN HAVING BRAKE P...

Jan 21, 1998 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG: PARKED AT LIGHT ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT SATURN IN THE BACK, CONSUMER HIT THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF HIM, TOTALING CAR. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG: PARKED AT LIGHT ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT SATURN IN THE BACK, CONSUMER HIT THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF HIM, TOTALING CAR. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING AMOUNT OF OIL VEHICLE WAS BURNING, THE ENGINE LOCKED UP DUE TO LACK OF OIL.

Jan 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING AMOUNT OF OIL VEHICLE WAS BURNING, THE ENGINE LOCKED UP DUE TO LACK OF OIL.

Dec 10, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION ASSEMBLY FAILURE. *AK

Dec 10, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION ASSEMBLY FAILURE. *AK

Dec 6, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF THIRD/FOURTH GEARS. *AK

Dec 6, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF THIRD/FOURTH GEARS. *AK

Dec 5, 1997 Power Train

VALVE BODY IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING HESITATION AND LOUD NOISE.

Dec 5, 1997 Power Train

VALVE BODY IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING HESITATION AND LOUD NOISE.

Nov 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE FAILED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOSING THE WHEEL AND HITTING CURB. DRIVER'S AIR BAG ALSO DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Nov 24, 1997 Steering Crash

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE FAILED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOSING THE WHEEL AND HITTING CURB. DRIVER'S AIR BAG ALSO DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Nov 24, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE FAILED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOSING THE WHEEL AND HITTING CURB. DRIVER'S AIR BAG ALSO DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Nov 24, 1997 Steering Crash

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE FAILED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOSING THE WHEEL AND HITTING CURB. DRIVER'S AIR BAG ALSO DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Nov 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND MAKES NOISE DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE.

Nov 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND MAKES NOISE DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE.

Nov 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS; INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30-35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, DURING NORMAL BRAKING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR AND THERE IS NO BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS; INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30-35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, DURING NORMAL BRAKING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR AND THERE IS NO BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVNG, THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP, WHERE THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. OWNER STILL EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TI...

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVNG, THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP, WHERE THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. OWNER STILL EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TI...

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVNG, THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP, WHERE THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. OWNER STILL EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TI...

Oct 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVNG, THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP, WHERE THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. OWNER STILL EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TI...

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVNG, THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP, WHERE THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. OWNER STILL EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TI...

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVNG, THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP, WHERE THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. OWNER STILL EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED (3) TI...

Oct 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTER FAILED, CAUSING SEAT TO BOTTOM OUT WHILE DRIVING.

Oct 7, 1997 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTER FAILED, CAUSING SEAT TO BOTTOM OUT WHILE DRIVING.

Sep 25, 1997 Power Train Crash

REAR EXLE DISCONNECTED, CAUSING REAR TIRE TO FALL OFF, RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK

Sep 25, 1997 Power Train Crash

REAR EXLE DISCONNECTED, CAUSING REAR TIRE TO FALL OFF, RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK

Sep 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN AFTER SITTIN GOVERNIGHT, AND WHEN FIRST STARTING EARLY IN THE MORNING, THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK AND NOT RETURN. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BINDING CABLE. *AK

Sep 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN AFTER SITTIN GOVERNIGHT, AND WHEN FIRST STARTING EARLY IN THE MORNING, THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK AND NOT RETURN. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BINDING CABLE. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AIR FOIL DOES NOT HAVE CLEARANCE DURING THE PERIOD OF (JANUARY-FEBRUARY), SPRING LOADED HINGES ON THIS PIECE GAVE OUT AND THE AIR FOIL FELL AND DRAGGED ON THE GROUND, DEALER ADVISE IT TO REMOVE AIR FOIL AND RETURN IT BACK IN THE SPRING.

Sep 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AIR FOIL DOES NOT HAVE CLEARANCE DURING THE PERIOD OF (JANUARY-FEBRUARY), SPRING LOADED HINGES ON THIS PIECE GAVE OUT AND THE AIR FOIL FELL AND DRAGGED ON THE GROUND, DEALER ADVISE IT TO REMOVE AIR FOIL AND RETURN IT BACK IN THE SPRING.

Sep 11, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH HITTING A TREE HEAD ON, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF EITHER AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Sep 11, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH HITTING A TREE HEAD ON, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF EITHER AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Sep 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND SHIFTING TRANSMISSION FROM 3RD TO 2ND GEAR, RPMS JUM FROM 1200 TO 1800, AND VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE. COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Sep 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR STICKS IN HER CAR.

Sep 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND SHIFTING TRANSMISSION FROM 3RD TO 2ND GEAR, RPMS JUM FROM 1200 TO 1800, AND VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE. COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Sep 9, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR STICKS IN HER CAR.

Sep 8, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION IS ONGOING. WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR A SIGNAL LIGHT THE VEHICLE JUMPS FROM ABOUT 1200 TO 1800 RPM, AND SOMETIMES IT WILL ACCELERATE WHILE THE FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. DURING THE ACCELERATION, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS TRYING TO COME BACK UP. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION IS ONGOING. WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR A SIGNAL LIGHT THE VEHICLE JUMPS FROM ABOUT 1200 TO 1800 RPM, AND SOMETIMES IT WILL ACCELERATE WHILE THE FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. DURING THE ACCELERATION, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS TRYING TO COME BACK UP. *AK

Sep 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, UPON APPLYING PRESSURE, FRONT BRAKES PULSATE. *AK

Sep 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE FAILURE, UPON APPLYING PRESSURE, FRONT BRAKES PULSATE. *AK

Jul 1, 1997 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HIT THE LEFT PART OF VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. SHOULDER STRAP FROM LEFT BENCH SEAT BECAME UNLATCHED, CAUSING CHILD IN CAR SEAT TO BE THROWN AGAINST FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT. DEALER CANNOT FIND SEAT BELT PROBLEM.

Jul 1, 1997 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HIT THE LEFT PART OF VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. SHOULDER STRAP FROM LEFT BENCH SEAT BECAME UNLATCHED, CAUSING CHILD IN CAR SEAT TO BE THROWN AGAINST FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT. DEALER CANNOT FIND SEAT BELT PROBLEM.

Jun 20, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT STALK BROKE OFF.

Jun 20, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT STALK BROKE OFF.

May 16, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40MPH HIT TREE HEAD-ON AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. OWNER NOTES THAT IN HUMID WEATHER WINDOWS CANNOT BE CLEARED. *AK

May 16, 1997 Visibility Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40MPH HIT TREE HEAD-ON AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. OWNER NOTES THAT IN HUMID WEATHER WINDOWS CANNOT BE CLEARED. *AK

May 16, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40MPH HIT TREE HEAD-ON AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. OWNER NOTES THAT IN HUMID WEATHER WINDOWS CANNOT BE CLEARED. *AK

May 16, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40MPH HIT TREE HEAD-ON AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. OWNER NOTES THAT IN HUMID WEATHER WINDOWS CANNOT BE CLEARED. *AK

May 16, 1997 Visibility Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40MPH HIT TREE HEAD-ON AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. OWNER NOTES THAT IN HUMID WEATHER WINDOWS CANNOT BE CLEARED. *AK

May 16, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40MPH HIT TREE HEAD-ON AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. OWNER NOTES THAT IN HUMID WEATHER WINDOWS CANNOT BE CLEARED. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK FELL/BROKE AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 24, 1997 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK FELL/BROKE AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER INDICATES THAT THE ENGINE STALLS AT ANY GIVEN TIME. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER INDICATES THAT THE ENGINE STALLS AT ANY GIVEN TIME. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN A FRONT END COLLISION. ALSO IGNITION/AIR CONDITIONING AND MUFFLER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Electrical System Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN A FRONT END COLLISION. ALSO IGNITION/AIR CONDITIONING AND MUFFLER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Equipment Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN A FRONT END COLLISION. ALSO IGNITION/AIR CONDITIONING AND MUFFLER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN A FRONT END COLLISION. ALSO IGNITION/AIR CONDITIONING AND MUFFLER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN A FRONT END COLLISION. ALSO IGNITION/AIR CONDITIONING AND MUFFLER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Electrical System Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN A FRONT END COLLISION. ALSO IGNITION/AIR CONDITIONING AND MUFFLER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Equipment Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN A FRONT END COLLISION. ALSO IGNITION/AIR CONDITIONING AND MUFFLER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN A FRONT END COLLISION. ALSO IGNITION/AIR CONDITIONING AND MUFFLER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Mar 13, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Mar 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT ROTORS WARPED/REPLACED, ALSO STEERING FAILURE. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Steering

RIGHT FRONT ROTORS WARPED/REPLACED, ALSO STEERING FAILURE. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT ROTORS WARPED/REPLACED, ALSO STEERING FAILURE. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Steering

RIGHT FRONT ROTORS WARPED/REPLACED, ALSO STEERING FAILURE. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE/ROTOR FAILURE.

Feb 12, 1997 Steering

CONSISTANT STEERING MALFUNCTION.

Feb 12, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT ALWAYS ADEQUATELY COOL VEHICLE.

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORROSION.

Feb 12, 1997 Power Train

NOISY SPEEDOMETER.

Feb 12, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL STARTER/IGNITION MALFUNCTION.

Feb 12, 1997 Visibility

DEFROSTER DOES NOT FAILS TO ADEQUATELY DEFROST WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE/ROTOR FAILURE.

Feb 12, 1997 Steering

CONSISTANT STEERING MALFUNCTION.

Feb 12, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Feb 12, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT ALWAYS ADEQUATELY COOL VEHICLE.

Feb 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORROSION.

Feb 12, 1997 Power Train

NOISY SPEEDOMETER.

Feb 12, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL STARTER/IGNITION MALFUNCTION.

Feb 12, 1997 Visibility

DEFROSTER DOES NOT FAILS TO ADEQUATELY DEFROST WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Dec 17, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT COMPLETELY OUT, DURING SNOWY WEATHER, BEFORE GOING OUT THE SPRAYED ALL THE REMAINING WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT LEFT ONTO THE WINDSHIELD, WIPER MOTOR BURNT OUT.

Dec 17, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT COMPLETELY OUT, DURING SNOWY WEATHER, BEFORE GOING OUT THE SPRAYED ALL THE REMAINING WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT LEFT ONTO THE WINDSHIELD, WIPER MOTOR BURNT OUT.

Dec 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES EXPERIENCES ERRACTIC OPERATION, VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT, PEDAL PULSATES AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. DEALER REALIGNED FRONT SUSPENSION TWICE, BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Dec 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES EXPERIENCES ERRACTIC OPERATION, VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT, PEDAL PULSATES AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. DEALER REALIGNED FRONT SUSPENSION TWICE, BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Dec 5, 1996 Suspension

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES EXPERIENCES ERRACTIC OPERATION, VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT, PEDAL PULSATES AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. DEALER REALIGNED FRONT SUSPENSION TWICE, BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Dec 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES EXPERIENCES ERRACTIC OPERATION, VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT, PEDAL PULSATES AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. DEALER REALIGNED FRONT SUSPENSION TWICE, BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Dec 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES EXPERIENCES ERRACTIC OPERATION, VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT, PEDAL PULSATES AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. DEALER REALIGNED FRONT SUSPENSION TWICE, BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Dec 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES EXPERIENCES ERRACTIC OPERATION, VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT, PEDAL PULSATES AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. DEALER REALIGNED FRONT SUSPENSION TWICE, BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Dec 5, 1996 Suspension

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES EXPERIENCES ERRACTIC OPERATION, VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT, PEDAL PULSATES AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. DEALER REALIGNED FRONT SUSPENSION TWICE, BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Dec 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES EXPERIENCES ERRACTIC OPERATION, VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT, PEDAL PULSATES AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. DEALER REALIGNED FRONT SUSPENSION TWICE, BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

Nov 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE BRAKES ARE GRINDING, HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES. *AK

Nov 29, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE BRAKES ARE GRINDING, HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES. *AK

Nov 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR OIL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART, REMOVE ENGINE AND REPLACE NUMBER OF CYLINDER AND CYLINDER RINGS.

Nov 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR OIL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART, REMOVE ENGINE AND REPLACE NUMBER OF CYLINDER AND CYLINDER RINGS.

Nov 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED.

Nov 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED.

Nov 13, 1996 Tires

BOTH FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

Nov 13, 1996 Tires

BOTH FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

Nov 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT-END COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING CONSUMER TO GET HURT. *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT-END COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING CONSUMER TO GET HURT. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTOR WEARS OUT, PURCHASED CAR NEW . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTOR WEARS OUT, PURCHASED CAR NEW . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Sep 11, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON, AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Sep 11, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON, AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Aug 26, 1996 Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN(WHEEL) WAS VERY LOOSE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, ON HOW TO INSTALL THE AIR BAG.

Aug 26, 1996 Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN(WHEEL) WAS VERY LOOSE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, ON HOW TO INSTALL THE AIR BAG.

Aug 19, 1996 Steering Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 45MPH, MAKING A RIGHT TURN, STEERING LOCKED UP, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION. *AK

Aug 19, 1996 Steering Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 45MPH, MAKING A RIGHT TURN, STEERING LOCKED UP, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION. *AK

Aug 7, 1996 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND SEATBACK RECLINED TO THE REAR POSITION.*AK

Aug 7, 1996 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND SEATBACK RECLINED TO THE REAR POSITION.*AK

Jul 24, 1996 Seats Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE, MAKING RIGHT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT R/R BUMPER, SPINNED VEHICLE AROUND, DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATBACKS COLLAPSED BACKWARDS ONTO REAR SEAT. *AK *SLC

Jul 24, 1996 Seats Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE, MAKING RIGHT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT R/R BUMPER, SPINNED VEHICLE AROUND, DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATBACKS COLLAPSED BACKWARDS ONTO REAR SEAT. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Seats Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE, MAKING RIGHT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT R/R BUMPER, SPINNED VEHICLE AROUND, DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATBACKS COLLAPSED BACKWARDS ONTO REAR SEAT. *AK *SLC

Jul 24, 1996 Seats Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE, MAKING RIGHT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT R/R BUMPER, SPINNED VEHICLE AROUND, DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATBACKS COLLAPSED BACKWARDS ONTO REAR SEAT. *AK

Jul 11, 1996 Air Bags Crash

MR. MARTINEZ WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WENT UNDER ANOTHER CAR THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 11, 1996 Equipment

FAN KNOB BROKE IN HALF. *DH

Jul 11, 1996 Air Bags Crash

MR. MARTINEZ WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WENT UNDER ANOTHER CAR THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 11, 1996 Equipment

FAN KNOB BROKE IN HALF. *DH

Jul 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES AT (45) OR (55) MPH. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY (9,000). IN SHOP (3) TIMES FOR BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 2, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES AT (45) OR (55) MPH. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY (9,000). IN SHOP (3) TIMES FOR BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 28, 1996 Air Bags Crash Fire

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT-END COLLISON AND AIR BAG INFLATED A LITTLE, THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING CONSUMER 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON LEFT HAND. *AK

May 28, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SUBJECT TO STALLING UPON ACCELERATION OR SPUTTER WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. 8AK

May 28, 1996 Air Bags Crash Fire

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT-END COLLISON AND AIR BAG INFLATED A LITTLE, THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING CONSUMER 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON LEFT HAND. *AK

May 28, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SUBJECT TO STALLING UPON ACCELERATION OR SPUTTER WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. 8AK

May 6, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING LOFF OF CONTROL. *SD

May 6, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING LOFF OF CONTROL. *SD

May 2, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER A 35MPH HEAD-ON COLLISION. *AK

May 2, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER A 35MPH HEAD-ON COLLISION. *AK

May 2, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER A 35MPH HEAD-ON COLLISION. *AK

May 2, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER A 35MPH HEAD-ON COLLISION. *AK

May 1, 1996 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED IN REVERSE, IT GOES FORWARD. *AK

May 1, 1996 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED IN REVERSE, IT GOES FORWARD. *AK

May 1, 1996 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED IN REVERSE, IT GOES FORWARD. *AK

May 1, 1996 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED IN REVERSE, IT GOES FORWARD. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Steering Crash

VEHICLE HIT BROASIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Steering Crash

VEHICLE HIT BROASIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY DIE OUT, FOR NO REASON IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY DIE OUT, FOR NO REASON IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Seats Crash

VEHICLE STRUCK FROM THE REAR, DRIVERS SEATBACK COLLAPSED. *AK

Apr 17, 1996 Seats Crash

VEHICLE STRUCK FROM THE REAR, DRIVERS SEATBACK COLLAPSED. *AK

Apr 4, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS FAILED. *SD

Apr 4, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS FAILED. *SD

Mar 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING. *AK

Mar 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE JUMPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE BRAKES NEED TO REPLACED TO OFTEN BRAKE, PADS. AND ROTORS. *AK

Mar 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE JUMPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE BRAKES NEED TO REPLACED TO OFTEN BRAKE, PADS. AND ROTORS. *AK

Mar 12, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Mar 12, 1996 Power Train

CLUTCH FAILED. *SD

Mar 12, 1996 Structure

BENT SUB-FRAME REPLACED. *SD

Mar 12, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Mar 12, 1996 Power Train

CLUTCH FAILED. *SD

Mar 12, 1996 Structure

BENT SUB-FRAME REPLACED. *SD

Mar 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN IT IS WET OUTSIDE, EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN IT IS WET OUTSIDE, EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN IT IS WET OUTSIDE, EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN IT IS WET OUTSIDE, EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Feb 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE TRAVELLING AT 30 MPH. TT

Feb 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE TRAVELLING AT 30 MPH. TT

Feb 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE TRAVELLING AT 30 MPH. TT

Feb 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE TRAVELLING AT 30 MPH. TT

Feb 8, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AND ACCIDENT AND THE DUAL AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT

Feb 8, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AND ACCIDENT AND THE DUAL AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT

Feb 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS MAKING NOISE.

Feb 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MADE GRINDING NOISE DUE TO ROTORS BEING OUT OF ROUND.

Feb 3, 1996 Structure

CAR LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS, RUINING FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.

Feb 3, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, NEED CLEANING. *DSH

Feb 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES GRIND, DUE TO LEFT CALIPER FAILURE.

Feb 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS MAKING NOISE.

Feb 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MADE GRINDING NOISE DUE TO ROTORS BEING OUT OF ROUND.

Feb 3, 1996 Structure

CAR LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS, RUINING FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.

Feb 3, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, NEED CLEANING. *DSH

Feb 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES GRIND, DUE TO LEFT CALIPER FAILURE.

Jan 30, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE PASSING PUDDLE THE CAR STOPPED INSTANTLY DUE DESIGN OF AIR INTAKE VALVE AND WATER ENTRY.CAR WOULD NOT RESTART HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. TT

Jan 30, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE PASSING PUDDLE THE CAR STOPPED INSTANTLY DUE DESIGN OF AIR INTAKE VALVE AND WATER ENTRY.CAR WOULD NOT RESTART HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND PARKED WILL NOT START, IN FOR REPAIR IGNITION MODULE REPLACEMENT, SPARK PLUG WIRES. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND PARKED WILL NOT START, IN FOR REPAIR IGNITION MODULE REPLACEMENT, SPARK PLUG WIRES. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND PARKED WILL NOT START, IN FOR REPAIR IGNITION MODULE REPLACEMENT, SPARK PLUG WIRES. TT

Jan 25, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND PARKED WILL NOT START, IN FOR REPAIR IGNITION MODULE REPLACEMENT, SPARK PLUG WIRES. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON THREE OCCASIONS CONSUMER HAD BRAKE FAILURE . TT

Jan 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON THREE OCCASIONS CONSUMER HAD BRAKE FAILURE . TT

Jan 11, 1996 Tires Crash

PURCHASE CAR NEW WITH FIRESTONE TIRES WAS DRIVING AND THE TWO FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT . TT

Jan 11, 1996 Tires Crash

PURCHASE CAR NEW WITH FIRESTONE TIRES WAS DRIVING AND THE TWO FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT . TT

Jan 3, 1996 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT SPEED OF 55MPH, IMPACT AT 6:00 POSITION, DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, FAILURE OF THE SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS. TT

Jan 3, 1996 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT SPEED OF 55MPH, IMPACT AT 6:00 POSITION, DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, FAILURE OF THE SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS. TT

Jan 1, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

TWO PLASTIC FUEL LINES BROKE, CAUSING GASOLINE LEAK.*SD

Jan 1, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

TWO PLASTIC FUEL LINES BROKE, CAUSING GASOLINE LEAK.*SD

Dec 28, 1995 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD RATTLES. *SKD

Dec 28, 1995 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD RATTLES. *SKD

Dec 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKS UP WHEN THEY GET WET, RESULTING IN PULLING TO THE LEFT. TT

Dec 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKS UP WHEN THEY GET WET, RESULTING IN PULLING TO THE LEFT. TT

Dec 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *AK

Dec 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Dec 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *AK

Dec 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Dec 15, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PUTTING THE CRUISE CONTROL ON IT WILL NOT DISENGAGE . TT

Dec 15, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PUTTING THE CRUISE CONTROL ON IT WILL NOT DISENGAGE . TT

Dec 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP. ALSO PULSATION IN STEERING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Steering

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP. ALSO PULSATION IN STEERING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP. ALSO PULSATION IN STEERING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Steering

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP. ALSO PULSATION IN STEERING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. TT

Dec 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Dec 1, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY OVER 40 MPH. *DSH

Dec 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Dec 1, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY OVER 40 MPH. *DSH

Nov 28, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING.TT CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING WST AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET, AFTER FIRST SIGN INDICATING CONSUMER'S EXIT TURNED OFF CRUISE CONTROL AT STEERING COLUM, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE AT SAME SPEED, ATTEMPTED TO...

Nov 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING.TT CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING WST AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET, AFTER FIRST SIGN INDICATING CONSUMER'S EXIT TURNED OFF CRUISE CONTROL AT STEERING COLUM, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE AT SAME SPEED, ATTEMPTED TO...

Nov 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 28, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING.TT CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING WST AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET, AFTER FIRST SIGN INDICATING CONSUMER'S EXIT TURNED OFF CRUISE CONTROL AT STEERING COLUM, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE AT SAME SPEED, ATTEMPTED TO...

Nov 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING.TT CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING WST AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET, AFTER FIRST SIGN INDICATING CONSUMER'S EXIT TURNED OFF CRUISE CONTROL AT STEERING COLUM, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE AT SAME SPEED, ATTEMPTED TO...

Nov 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TT

Nov 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR ACCELERATES WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON.

Nov 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *DSH

Nov 20, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGERS DOOR OPENS IF BUMPED.

Nov 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR ACCELERATES WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON.

Nov 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *DSH

Nov 20, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGERS DOOR OPENS IF BUMPED.

Nov 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 50 MPH, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Nov 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 50 MPH, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Nov 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 50 MPH, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Nov 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 50 MPH, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Oct 26, 1995 Visibility

WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS INTO VEHICLE AROUND SEALS OF WINDSHIELD, DEALER PUT SEALANT AROUND WINDSHIELD 3 TIMES, AND HAS REPLACED WINDSHIELD ONCE, NO HELP. TT

Oct 26, 1995 Structure

VEHICLES 2 FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS ARE LEAKING.DUE TO POOR DESIGN. TT

Oct 26, 1995 Visibility

WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS INTO VEHICLE AROUND SEALS OF WINDSHIELD, DEALER PUT SEALANT AROUND WINDSHIELD 3 TIMES, AND HAS REPLACED WINDSHIELD ONCE, NO HELP. TT

Oct 26, 1995 Structure

VEHICLES 2 FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS ARE LEAKING.DUE TO POOR DESIGN. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING, PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING, PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Oct 11, 1995 Power Train

WHEN CAR IS IN DRIVE IT DECELERATES . TT

Oct 11, 1995 Power Train

WHEN CAR IS IN DRIVE IT DECELERATES . TT

Oct 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Oct 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *TT

Oct 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Oct 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. *TT

Oct 1, 1995 Electrical System

IGNITION FAILED.

Oct 1, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH

Oct 1, 1995 Electrical System

IGNITION FAILED.

Oct 1, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH

Sep 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTOR AND PADS REPLACED. TT

Sep 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTOR AND PADS REPLACED. TT

Sep 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTOR AND PADS REPLACED. TT

Sep 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ROTOR AND PADS REPLACED. TT

Aug 29, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DSH

Aug 29, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DSH

Aug 25, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD TWO FRONTAL COLLISIONS, BOTH TIMES THE DRIVERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TT

Aug 25, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD TWO FRONTAL COLLISIONS, BOTH TIMES THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TT

Aug 25, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD TWO FRONTAL COLLISIONS, BOTH TIMES THE DRIVERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TT

Aug 25, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD TWO FRONTAL COLLISIONS, BOTH TIMES THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TT

Aug 20, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

LIFTERS REPLACED. *SKD

Aug 20, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

LIFTERS REPLACED. *SKD

Aug 17, 1995 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. *SKD

Aug 17, 1995 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED. *SKD

Aug 16, 1995 Power Train

GEAR LEVER SLIPS OUT OF GEARS WHILE DRIVING, ALSO DIFFICULTY IN PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE GEAR. *SKD

Aug 16, 1995 Power Train

GEAR LEVER SLIPS OUT OF GEARS WHILE DRIVING, ALSO DIFFICULTY IN PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE GEAR. *SKD

Aug 14, 1995 Visibility

FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Visibility

FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING. TT

Aug 13, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *AK

Aug 13, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *AK

Aug 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOST BRAKES EXITING HIGHWAY/DROVE 2M TO HOME/BAD CHEMICAL ODOR WHERE CAR PARKED. *DSH

Aug 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOST BRAKES EXITING HIGHWAY/DROVE 2M TO HOME/BAD CHEMICAL ODOR WHERE CAR PARKED. *DSH

Aug 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BRAKES, ROTORS AND DISC PADS , REAR BRAKE DRUMS RESURFACED. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BRAKES, ROTORS AND DISC PADS , REAR BRAKE DRUMS RESURFACED. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BRAKES, ROTORS AND DISC PADS , REAR BRAKE DRUMS RESURFACED. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Power Train

WAS COMING DOWN A MOUNTAIN TO FIND THAT SECOND AND THIRD GEAR WERE NOT AVAILABLE BECAUSE A COMPUTER CHIP OVER RIDES IT. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BRAKES, ROTORS AND DISC PADS , REAR BRAKE DRUMS RESURFACED. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BRAKES, ROTORS AND DISC PADS , REAR BRAKE DRUMS RESURFACED. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BRAKES, ROTORS AND DISC PADS , REAR BRAKE DRUMS RESURFACED. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Power Train

WAS COMING DOWN A MOUNTAIN TO FIND THAT SECOND AND THIRD GEAR WERE NOT AVAILABLE BECAUSE A COMPUTER CHIP OVER RIDES IT. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT FAILURE. *AK

Aug 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DH

Aug 1, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT FAILURE. *AK

Aug 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DH

Jul 23, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES OVERHEAT, MAKE RUMBLING NOISE, CAUSING DIFFICULTY STOPPING. *DSH

Jul 23, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES OVERHEAT, MAKE RUMBLING NOISE, CAUSING DIFFICULTY STOPPING. *DSH

Jul 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, VEHICLE SKAKES/LOSES CONTROL. *AK

Jul 18, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END VIBRATION. *AK

Jul 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE SHIMMIES/WOBBLES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Jul 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, VEHICLE SKAKES/LOSES CONTROL. *AK

Jul 18, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END VIBRATION. *AK

Jul 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE SHIMMIES/WOBBLES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Jul 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE CRUISER CONTROL STUCK . TT

Jul 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE CRUISER CONTROL STUCK . TT

Jul 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE BRAKE ROTORS WARPED WITHIN 10,000 MILES, AND MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CAUSE OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE BRAKE ROTORS WARPED WITHIN 10,000 MILES, AND MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CAUSE OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *AK

Jun 25, 1995 Steering Crash

STEERING ROD BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *DSH

Jun 25, 1995 Steering Crash

STEERING ROD BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *DSH

Jun 23, 1995 Power Train

MANUAL SHIFT, 5 SPEED, WHEN DRIVING CONTINUE TO POP OUT OF THRID GEAR WHEN SHIFTING AFTER DRIVING. TT

Jun 23, 1995 Power Train

MANUAL SHIFT, 5 SPEED, WHEN DRIVING CONTINUE TO POP OUT OF THRID GEAR WHEN SHIFTING AFTER DRIVING. TT

Jun 21, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A PERIOD OF 8 HOURS, CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE DASH. TT

Jun 21, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A PERIOD OF 8 HOURS, CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE DASH. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Jun 13, 1995 Power Train

VEHICLES MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR JUMPS OUT OF 3RD AND 5TH GEAR. TT

Jun 13, 1995 Power Train

VEHICLES MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR JUMPS OUT OF 3RD AND 5TH GEAR. TT

Jun 8, 1995 Steering

WHEN VEHICLE REACHES 60 MPH STEERING START TO VIBRATES. TT

Jun 8, 1995 Steering

WHEN VEHICLE REACHES 60 MPH STEERING START TO VIBRATES. TT

May 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON HWY AT 55MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER IN A SUDDEN STOPPING SITUATION CAR SKIDDED COMPLETLY AROUND LOSING CONTROL. TT

May 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON HWY AT 55MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER IN A SUDDEN STOPPING SITUATION, BRAKES FAILED, CAR SKIDDED COMPLETLY AROUND LOSING CONTROL. TT

May 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON HWY AT 55MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER IN A SUDDEN STOPPING SITUATION CAR SKIDDED COMPLETLY AROUND LOSING CONTROL. TT

May 30, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON HWY AT 55MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER IN A SUDDEN STOPPING SITUATION, BRAKES FAILED, CAR SKIDDED COMPLETLY AROUND LOSING CONTROL. TT

Apr 21, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE GET STUCK IN OPEN POSITION, APPLIED BRAKES VERY HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. TT

Apr 21, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE GET STUCK IN OPEN POSITION, APPLIED BRAKES VERY HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. TT

Apr 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

Apr 17, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

Apr 16, 1995 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FAILED TO HOLD DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING SEAT TO RECLINE BACKWARDS. *SKD

Apr 16, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Apr 16, 1995 Equipment

TAPE DECK FAILED. *TT

Apr 16, 1995 Equipment

TAPE DECK FAILED. *TT

Apr 16, 1995 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FAILED TO HOLD DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING SEAT TO RECLINE BACKWARDS. *SKD

Apr 16, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

Apr 16, 1995 Equipment

TAPE DECK FAILED. *TT

Apr 16, 1995 Equipment

TAPE DECK FAILED. *TT

Mar 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE AND COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT AND DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Mar 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE AND COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT AND PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Mar 28, 1995 Seats Crash

DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE AND COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT AND PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Mar 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE AND COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT AND DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Mar 28, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE AND COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT AND PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Mar 28, 1995 Seats Crash

DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE AND COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT AND PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Mar 22, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTOL, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

Mar 22, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTOL, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

Mar 6, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY PULLS TOWARD THE RIGHT. *SKD

Mar 6, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY PULLS TOWARD THE RIGHT. *SKD

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE, BRAKE PADS DEFECTIVE. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE POPS OUT OF GEAR. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT HOLD AND WILL NOT RELEASE. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE, BRAKE PADS DEFECTIVE. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE POPS OUT OF GEAR. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT HOLD AND WILL NOT RELEASE. TT

Feb 26, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BAD VALVE SPRINGS AND BENT CONNECTING ROD.

Feb 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GRINDING.

Feb 26, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT.

Feb 26, 1995 Structure

DOOR OUT OF ADJUSTMENT/DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. *TW

Feb 26, 1995 Seat Belts

SEATBELT WARNING LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY WHEN SEATBELTS ARE IN USE.

Feb 26, 1995 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE.

Feb 26, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BAD VALVE SPRINGS AND BENT CONNECTING ROD.

Feb 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GRINDING.

Feb 26, 1995 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT.

Feb 26, 1995 Structure

DOOR OUT OF ADJUSTMENT/DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. *TW

Feb 26, 1995 Seat Belts

SEATBELT WARNING LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY WHEN SEATBELTS ARE IN USE.

Feb 26, 1995 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE.

Feb 15, 1995 Seats Crash

AFTER REAREND IMPACT DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE AND COLLAPSED, DEALER SAID SEAT IS DESIGN THAT WAY. TT

Feb 15, 1995 Seats Crash

AFTER REAREND IMPACT DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE AND COLLAPSED, DEALER SAID SEAT IS DESIGN THAT WAY. TT

Feb 10, 1995 Steering Crash

STEERING WHEEL TURNED OUT OF DRIVERS HANDS, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DH

Feb 10, 1995 Steering Crash

STEERING WHEEL TURNED OUT OF DRIVERS HANDS, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DH

Jan 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL NO RESPONSE FROM BRAKING SYSTEM. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL NO RESPONSE FROM BRAKING SYSTEM. TT

Jan 5, 1995 Structure Crash

SUNVISORS ARE TO SMALL CAUSING FAILURE TO BLOCK SUN CAUSING ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 5, 1995 Structure Crash

SUNVISORS ARE TO SMALL CAUSING FAILURE TO BLOCK SUN CAUSING ACCIDENT. TT