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Oct 30, 2014 Engine 101,000 mi

COOLANT AROUND THE SPARK PLUG NEAREST THE TRANSMISSION, ENGINE OIL IS VISIBLE IN COOLANT TANK. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED A CRACKED HEAD DUE TO FACTORY DEFECT IN HEAD CASTING. GM DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL! *TR

Oct 30, 2014 Power Train 101,000 mi

COOLANT AROUND THE SPARK PLUG NEAREST THE TRANSMISSION, ENGINE OIL IS VISIBLE IN COOLANT TANK. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED A CRACKED HEAD DUE TO FACTORY DEFECT IN HEAD CASTING. GM DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL! *TR

Oct 30, 2014 Engine 101,000 mi

COOLANT AROUND THE SPARK PLUG NEAREST THE TRANSMISSION, ENGINE OIL IS VISIBLE IN COOLANT TANK. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED A CRACKED HEAD DUE TO FACTORY DEFECT IN HEAD CASTING. GM DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL! *TR

Oct 30, 2014 Power Train 101,000 mi

COOLANT AROUND THE SPARK PLUG NEAREST THE TRANSMISSION, ENGINE OIL IS VISIBLE IN COOLANT TANK. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED A CRACKED HEAD DUE TO FACTORY DEFECT IN HEAD CASTING. GM DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL! *TR

Oct 23, 2014 Air Bags Crash

I WAS DRIVING A PERSON RAN A STOP SIGN AND I HIT THE VEHICLE HEAD ON THE AIRBAG BLEW UP IN MY FACE SOUNDED LIKE A BOMB I HAD BURNS ON MY FACE HEAD HANDS AND FORE ARMS MY RIBS WERE BRUISED AND SOME CONTUSIONS IN BACK AND KNEES. *TR

Oct 23, 2014 Air Bags Crash

I WAS DRIVING A PERSON RAN A STOP SIGN AND I HIT THE VEHICLE HEAD ON THE AIRBAG BLEW UP IN MY FACE SOUNDED LIKE A BOMB I HAD BURNS ON MY FACE HEAD HANDS AND FORE ARMS MY RIBS WERE BRUISED AND SOME CONTUSIONS IN BACK AND KNEES. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System 210,000 mi

WHEN TURNING OFF THE CAR, THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH BETWEEN THE RUN AND OFF POSITIONS. WHEN STUCK THE KEY CANNOT BE TURNED OR REMOVED. THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED NOR CAN THE KEY BE REMOVED. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System 210,000 mi

WHEN TURNING OFF THE CAR, THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH BETWEEN THE RUN AND OFF POSITIONS. WHEN STUCK THE KEY CANNOT BE TURNED OR REMOVED. THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED NOR CAN THE KEY BE REMOVED. *TR

Feb 28, 2014 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. NO CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, SO THE MECHANIC COULD NOT CHECK CODES. *TR

Feb 28, 2014 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. NO CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, SO THE MECHANIC COULD NOT CHECK CODES. *TR

Sep 27, 2013 Structure Crash

EXITING FREEWAY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CRASHED VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 27, 2013 Structure Crash

EXITING FREEWAY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CRASHED VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 22, 2012 Tires 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SATURN SL, EQUIPPED WITH SUMMIT SIENPRE 6 TIRES, SIZE 185/65/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES HAD DEVELOPED LARGE BUBBLES IN THEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Oct 22, 2012 Tires 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SATURN SL, EQUIPPED WITH SUMMIT SIENPRE 6 TIRES, SIZE 185/65/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES HAD DEVELOPED LARGE BUBBLES IN THEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Apr 3, 2012 Air Bags Crash 148,763 mi

I WAS A PASSENGER IN THE 1998 SATURN SL1, WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION "TWO CARS BEHIND THE LEAD CAR ABOUT TO GO THROUGH INTERSECTION" THE DRIVER IN THE ON-COMING LANE DECIDE LAST MINUTE TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AT THE INTERSECTION IN FRONT OF THE LEAD CAR IN ARE LANE. WHICH CAUSED A CHAIN REAC...

Apr 3, 2012 Air Bags Crash 148,763 mi

I WAS A PASSENGER IN THE 1998 SATURN SL1, WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION "TWO CARS BEHIND THE LEAD CAR ABOUT TO GO THROUGH INTERSECTION" THE DRIVER IN THE ON-COMING LANE DECIDE LAST MINUTE TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AT THE INTERSECTION IN FRONT OF THE LEAD CAR IN ARE LANE. WHICH CAUSED A CHAIN REAC...

Mar 8, 2011 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SATURN SL2 SEDAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09E012000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING...

Mar 8, 2011 Exterior Lighting 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SATURN SL2 SEDAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09E012000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING...

Mar 8, 2011 Electrical System 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SATURN SL2 SEDAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09E012000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING...

Mar 8, 2011 Exterior Lighting 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SATURN SL2 SEDAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09E012000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING...

Apr 13, 2010 Tires 70,000 mi

MY FIRESTONE COMPACT SPARE TIRE FOR A 1998 SATURN SL2, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN USED, SHOWS TREAD SEPARATION. THE RUBBER IS SPLITTING APART IN THE TREAD AREA AND THE BELTS ARE SHOWING THROUGH. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO A PREVIOUS FIRESTONE COMPACT SPARE I OWNED FOR A SATURN. THE TIRE IS SIZE T115/70R14 A...

Apr 13, 2010 Tires 70,000 mi

MY FIRESTONE COMPACT SPARE TIRE FOR A 1998 SATURN SL2, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN USED, SHOWS TREAD SEPARATION. THE RUBBER IS SPLITTING APART IN THE TREAD AREA AND THE BELTS ARE SHOWING THROUGH. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO A PREVIOUS FIRESTONE COMPACT SPARE I OWNED FOR A SATURN. THE TIRE IS SIZE T115/70R14 A...

Mar 12, 2010 Fuel System, Other

MY 1998 SATURN SL2 HAS HAD A (HOT ENGINE) FAST IDLE (2000 RPM) CONDITION ON AND OFF FOR YEARS.. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SATURN DEALER,, THEN TO A GM DEALER THREE TIMES ALL TO NO AVAIL.. VARIOUS SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE CONDITION PERSISTS.. I HAVE SPENT NEAR $1000. IN LABOR COSTS, SENSORS EC...

Mar 12, 2010 Fuel System, Other

MY 1998 SATURN SL2 HAS HAD A (HOT ENGINE) FAST IDLE (2000 RPM) CONDITION ON AND OFF FOR YEARS.. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SATURN DEALER,, THEN TO A GM DEALER THREE TIMES ALL TO NO AVAIL.. VARIOUS SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE CONDITION PERSISTS.. I HAVE SPENT NEAR $1000. IN LABOR COSTS, SENSORS EC...

Apr 20, 2009 Parking Brake

I PARKED MY CAR, A 5-SPEED MANUAL, AND THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE BUTTON POPPED OUT, AND IS NOW BROKEN SO I CANNOT USE THE PARKING BRAKE AT ALL. NOT SAFE CONSIDERING MY CAR IS A MANUAL. I AM ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE A REPLACEMENT BUTTON, BUT HAVE NOT HAD MUCH LUCK SO FAR. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Parking Brake

I PARKED MY CAR, A 5-SPEED MANUAL, AND THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE BUTTON POPPED OUT, AND IS NOW BROKEN SO I CANNOT USE THE PARKING BRAKE AT ALL. NOT SAFE CONSIDERING MY CAR IS A MANUAL. I AM ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE A REPLACEMENT BUTTON, BUT HAVE NOT HAD MUCH LUCK SO FAR. *TR

Feb 10, 2009 Tires 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SATURN SL1. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TIRES, SIZE P185/70/R14. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. WITHIN ONE YEAR, SIX IDENTICAL TIRES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TIR...

Feb 10, 2009 Tires 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SATURN SL1. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TIRES, SIZE P185/70/R14. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. WITHIN ONE YEAR, SIX IDENTICAL TIRES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TIR...

Sep 24, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN PRESSING BRAKE AND COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR ACCELERATES AND PUSHES FORWARD. YOU ARE FORCED TO BRAKE HARDER AND DIFFICULT TO STOP. *TR

Sep 24, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN PRESSING BRAKE AND COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR ACCELERATES AND PUSHES FORWARD. YOU ARE FORCED TO BRAKE HARDER AND DIFFICULT TO STOP. *TR

Feb 26, 2008 Electrical System

I HAVE NOTED THE DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO UNUSUAL ACTIVITY OF RADIO FREQUENCIES (IN THE 120-140MHZ RANGE) AND THE ARE PULSING AND VARIABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER'S BODY. I AM CONCERNED WITH HEALTH EFFECTS ON CONTINUED EXPOSURES. *TR

Feb 26, 2008 Electrical System

I HAVE NOTED THE DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO UNUSUAL ACTIVITY OF RADIO FREQUENCIES (IN THE 120-140MHZ RANGE) AND THE ARE PULSING AND VARIABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER'S BODY. I AM CONCERNED WITH HEALTH EFFECTS ON CONTINUED EXPOSURES. *TR

Feb 26, 2008 Electrical System

I HAVE NOTED THE DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO UNUSUAL ACTIVITY OF RADIO FREQUENCIES (IN THE 120-140MHZ RANGE) AND THE ARE PULSING AND VARIABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER'S BODY. I AM CONCERNED WITH HEALTH EFFECTS ON CONTINUED EXPOSURES. *TR

Feb 26, 2008 Electrical System

I HAVE NOTED THE DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO UNUSUAL ACTIVITY OF RADIO FREQUENCIES (IN THE 120-140MHZ RANGE) AND THE ARE PULSING AND VARIABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER'S BODY. I AM CONCERNED WITH HEALTH EFFECTS ON CONTINUED EXPOSURES. *TR

Feb 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 SATURN SL2 MUFFLER BROKE OFF AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0070-91. *JB

Feb 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 SATURN SL2 MUFFLER BROKE OFF AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0070-91. *JB

May 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SATURN SL2. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS TRAVELED LONG DISTANCES. THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAG...

May 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SATURN SL2. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS TRAVELED LONG DISTANCES. THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAG...

Nov 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE COOLANT LEVEL INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE COOLANT WAS CHECKED, THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW AND THICKENED. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, COOLANT HAD BEEN FOUND MIXED INTO THE OIL DUE TO THE GASKET BREAKING DOWN FROM CONTACT WITH THE COOLANT. THE OIL MIXED WITH THE C...

Nov 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE COOLANT LEVEL INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE COOLANT WAS CHECKED, THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW AND THICKENED. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, COOLANT HAD BEEN FOUND MIXED INTO THE OIL DUE TO THE GASKET BREAKING DOWN FROM CONTACT WITH THE COOLANT. THE OIL MIXED WITH THE C...

Oct 3, 2006 Seats

DURING A REAR END COLLISION THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT RELEASED TO FULL RECLINE POSITION. LEAVING ME WHICH MORE SEVERE INJURIES THAN I SHOULD HAVE SUSTAINED. *NM

Oct 3, 2006 Seats

DURING A REAR END COLLISION THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT RELEASED TO FULL RECLINE POSITION. LEAVING ME WHICH MORE SEVERE INJURIES THAN I SHOULD HAVE SUSTAINED. *NM

Aug 28, 2006 Air Bags Crash

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END IMPACTED THE REAR OF ANOTHER WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH ON A DRY BLACKTOP SURFACE. A POLICE REPORT AND PHOTOS WERE TAKEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. ONE INJURY WAS SUSTAINED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE SERVICE DEAL...

Aug 28, 2006 Air Bags Crash

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END IMPACTED THE REAR OF ANOTHER WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH ON A DRY BLACKTOP SURFACE. A POLICE REPORT AND PHOTOS WERE TAKEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. ONE INJURY WAS SUSTAINED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE SERVICE DEAL...

Jul 17, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

GAS LEAKING. RUNNING LOW ON GAS AFTER FILL UP. HAD CAR LOOKED AT AND THERE ARE HOLES IN THE GAS LINE, RUNNING FROM THE ENGINE TO GAS TANK. FUEL LINE IS APPARENTLY IS PLASTIC AND IS DETERIORATING. *JB

Jul 17, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

GAS LEAKING. RUNNING LOW ON GAS AFTER FILL UP. HAD CAR LOOKED AT AND THERE ARE HOLES IN THE GAS LINE, RUNNING FROM THE ENGINE TO GAS TANK. FUEL LINE IS APPARENTLY IS PLASTIC AND IS DETERIORATING. *JB

May 27, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE BY DEPRESSING BRAKE, USING THE OFF SWITCH, OR DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH. ALSO, WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SPEED SLOWLY BUT STEADILY INCREASES. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM IS TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION, OR PRESS THE BRAKE UNTIL THE CAR STOPS AND THE ENGINE DIES. *NM

May 27, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE BY DEPRESSING BRAKE, USING THE OFF SWITCH, OR DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH. ALSO, WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SPEED SLOWLY BUT STEADILY INCREASES. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM IS TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION, OR PRESS THE BRAKE UNTIL THE CAR STOPS AND THE ENGINE DIES. *NM

Oct 29, 2005 Tires 110,700 mi

MY NEW HUSBAND AND I HAD JUST DRIVEN OVER 300 MILES THE NIGHT BEFORE ON THE INTERSTATE TO OUR HONEYMOON DESTINATION. THE NEXT AFTERNOON, WE WERE TRAVELING ON A DIVIDED FOUR LANE AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN A TIRE BLEW. THE TIRES WERE RELATIVELY NEW AND HAD LITTLE WEAR. THE GENTLEMAN AT THE TIRE ...

Oct 29, 2005 Tires 110,700 mi

MY NEW HUSBAND AND I HAD JUST DRIVEN OVER 300 MILES THE NIGHT BEFORE ON THE INTERSTATE TO OUR HONEYMOON DESTINATION. THE NEXT AFTERNOON, WE WERE TRAVELING ON A DIVIDED FOUR LANE AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN A TIRE BLEW. THE TIRES WERE RELATIVELY NEW AND HAD LITTLE WEAR. THE GENTLEMAN AT THE TIRE ...

Aug 1, 2005 Seat Belts Crash

MY BROTHER WAS KILLED JUNE 24, 2005, IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT. HE WAS DRIVING A 1998 SATURN SL ON AN INTERSTATE IN MISSISSIPPI, THE SATURN WENT OUT OF CONTROL, HIS SEATBELT (WHICH HE ALWAYS WORE) AND HE WAS EJECTED FROM THE CAR. SINCE HIS DEATH, I'VE FOUND ON NHTSA'S SITE ALMOST 30 DIFFERENT COMPLA...

Aug 1, 2005 Air Bags Crash

MY BROTHER WAS KILLED JUNE 24, 2005, IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT. HE WAS DRIVING A 1998 SATURN SL ON AN INTERSTATE IN MISSISSIPPI, THE SATURN WENT OUT OF CONTROL, HIS SEATBELT (WHICH HE ALWAYS WORE) AND HE WAS EJECTED FROM THE CAR. SINCE HIS DEATH, I'VE FOUND ON NHTSA'S SITE ALMOST 30 DIFFERENT COMPLA...

Aug 1, 2005 Seat Belts Crash

MY BROTHER WAS KILLED JUNE 24, 2005, IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT. HE WAS DRIVING A 1998 SATURN SL ON AN INTERSTATE IN MISSISSIPPI, THE SATURN WENT OUT OF CONTROL, HIS SEATBELT (WHICH HE ALWAYS WORE) AND HE WAS EJECTED FROM THE CAR. SINCE HIS DEATH, I'VE FOUND ON NHTSA'S SITE ALMOST 30 DIFFERENT COMPLA...

Aug 1, 2005 Air Bags Crash

MY BROTHER WAS KILLED JUNE 24, 2005, IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT. HE WAS DRIVING A 1998 SATURN SL ON AN INTERSTATE IN MISSISSIPPI, THE SATURN WENT OUT OF CONTROL, HIS SEATBELT (WHICH HE ALWAYS WORE) AND HE WAS EJECTED FROM THE CAR. SINCE HIS DEATH, I'VE FOUND ON NHTSA'S SITE ALMOST 30 DIFFERENT COMPLA...

Apr 25, 2005 Seat Belts 500 mi

FREQUENTLY WHEN THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE BUCKLED THEY APPEAR TO BE SECURED, BUT ARE NOT AND COME UNDONE. THIS IS THE ONLU CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN THAT YOU ARE NOT LOCKED INTO YOUR SEAT BELT WHEN YOU THINK YOU ARE.*AK

Apr 25, 2005 Seat Belts 500 mi

FREQUENTLY WHEN THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE BUCKLED THEY APPEAR TO BE SECURED, BUT ARE NOT AND COME UNDONE. THIS IS THE ONLU CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN THAT YOU ARE NOT LOCKED INTO YOUR SEAT BELT WHEN YOU THINK YOU ARE.*AK

Feb 7, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 50,000 mi

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED MY CAR. I WAS ONLY TRAVELING 15-20 MPH WHEN I HIT A CAR WITH NO LIGHTS ON. I HAD TWO PASSENGERS IN MY CAR. ALL OF US SUSTAINED INJURY BECAUSE THE SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP AND HOLD US. MY BACK SET PASSENGER WAS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SHE WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITA...

Feb 7, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 50,000 mi

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED MY CAR. I WAS ONLY TRAVELING 15-20 MPH WHEN I HIT A CAR WITH NO LIGHTS ON. I HAD TWO PASSENGERS IN MY CAR. ALL OF US SUSTAINED INJURY BECAUSE THE SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP AND HOLD US. MY BACK SET PASSENGER WAS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SHE WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITA...

Feb 3, 2005 Power Train 55,600 mi

WHILE PARKING MY 1898 SATURN SL IN A HOSPITAL GARAGE, THE SHIFT LEVER WENT LIMP WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO WAY TO OPERATE THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN I REMOVED THE CONSOLE, I DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING THAT CONNECTS THE MANUAL SHIFT LEVER TO THE SHIFT CABLE WAS MISSING. THERE WAS NO LONGE...

Feb 3, 2005 Power Train 55,600 mi

WHILE PARKING MY 1898 SATURN SL IN A HOSPITAL GARAGE, THE SHIFT LEVER WENT LIMP WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO WAY TO OPERATE THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN I REMOVED THE CONSOLE, I DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING THAT CONNECTS THE MANUAL SHIFT LEVER TO THE SHIFT CABLE WAS MISSING. THERE WAS NO LONGE...

Jan 18, 2005 Seat Belts

1998 SATURN SL SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WOULD UNLATCH WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. *JB

Jan 18, 2005 Seat Belts

1998 SATURN SL SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WOULD UNLATCH WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. *JB

Dec 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD ON 1998 SL1 SATURN WITH 70,000 MILES. CAR WAS LOOSING COOLANT. COST $2,000 IN LABOR TO REPAIR, PROBLEM SEEMS TO APPEAR WITH OTHER CONSUMERS COMPLAINING AS WELL. MANUFACTURER SHOULD CONSIDER THIS A DEFECT AND REIMBURSE FOR COST OF REAPIR.*AK

Dec 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD ON 1998 SL1 SATURN WITH 70,000 MILES. CAR WAS LOOSING COOLANT. COST $2,000 IN LABOR TO REPAIR, PROBLEM SEEMS TO APPEAR WITH OTHER CONSUMERS COMPLAINING AS WELL. MANUFACTURER SHOULD CONSIDER THIS A DEFECT AND REIMBURSE FOR COST OF REAPIR.*AK

Dec 4, 2004 Power Train Crash 174,000 mi

MY 23 YR OLD SON WAS TRAVELING FROM VENTURA, CA AT 75 MPH ON FWY 99 N BOUND IN THE MIDDLE LANE (OF 3) AT ABOUT 1 A.M. IN FRESNO, CA. JUST BEFORE ARRIVING AT HIS EXIT TO HWY 41 N, THE REAR END BEGAN TO SKID TO THE LEFT. DRIVER STEERED INTO THE SKID TO CORRECT WHILE STEPPING ON THE BRAKES TO REDUCE...

Dec 4, 2004 Power Train Crash 174,000 mi

MY 23 YR OLD SON WAS TRAVELING FROM VENTURA, CA AT 75 MPH ON FWY 99 N BOUND IN THE MIDDLE LANE (OF 3) AT ABOUT 1 A.M. IN FRESNO, CA. JUST BEFORE ARRIVING AT HIS EXIT TO HWY 41 N, THE REAR END BEGAN TO SKID TO THE LEFT. DRIVER STEERED INTO THE SKID TO CORRECT WHILE STEPPING ON THE BRAKES TO REDUCE...

Oct 19, 2004 Power Train 34,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. TAKEN TO MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THAT VEHICLE WAS 5 QUARTS LOW ON TRANSMISSION FLUID AND VEHICLE WOULD HAVE STOPPED RUNNING IF NOT TAKEN CARE OF AT THAT TIME. ALTHOUGH VEHICLE ONLY HAD 35000 MILES ON IT TRANSMISSION, WHICH HAD DEFECT, HAD TO BE REBUILT FOR $2400+.*A...

Oct 19, 2004 Power Train 34,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. TAKEN TO MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THAT VEHICLE WAS 5 QUARTS LOW ON TRANSMISSION FLUID AND VEHICLE WOULD HAVE STOPPED RUNNING IF NOT TAKEN CARE OF AT THAT TIME. ALTHOUGH VEHICLE ONLY HAD 35000 MILES ON IT TRANSMISSION, WHICH HAD DEFECT, HAD TO BE REBUILT FOR $2400+.*A...

Aug 14, 2004 Power Train

MY WIFE'S '98 SATURN SL1 HAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES ON IT. ABOUT A WEEK AGO, SHE WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. AFTER TAKING THE CENTER CONSOLE OUT, I NOTICED THAT A RUBBER GROMMET THAT ATTACHED THE SHIFT ROD TO THE SHIFT CABLES HAD ROTTED AND BROKEN IN HALF. NORMALLY, THIS SHOU...

Aug 14, 2004 Power Train

MY WIFE'S '98 SATURN SL1 HAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES ON IT. ABOUT A WEEK AGO, SHE WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. AFTER TAKING THE CENTER CONSOLE OUT, I NOTICED THAT A RUBBER GROMMET THAT ATTACHED THE SHIFT ROD TO THE SHIFT CABLES HAD ROTTED AND BROKEN IN HALF. NORMALLY, THIS SHOU...

May 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED AT HOME SATURDAY NIGHT, WENT TO DRIVE IT SUNDAY AND IT MADE A STRANGE NOISE. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE MECHANIC WHO SENT IT TO SATURN WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE A BLOWN MOTOR (THE CAR ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT,AND THE OIL WAS CHANGED REGULARLY). *LA

May 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PARKED AT HOME SATURDAY NIGHT, WENT TO DRIVE IT SUNDAY AND IT MADE A STRANGE NOISE. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE MECHANIC WHO SENT IT TO SATURN WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE A BLOWN MOTOR (THE CAR ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT,AND THE OIL WAS CHANGED REGULARLY). *LA

May 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1998 SATURN 41,635 MILES- BAKES PULSE AND SHAKEY STEERING- MACHINE ROTORS NEW PADS 48,343 MILES-SHAKEY STEERING-BALANCE WHEELS REPLACE SUSPECTED BAD TIRE. 64,057 MILES-SHAKEY STEERING-MACHINE ROTORS, PADS OKAY FOR NOW.*MR THERE IS SOMETHING DEFINITELY WRONG WITH THE BRAKES AND OR THE ROTORS. I H...

May 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1998 SATURN 41,635 MILES- BAKES PULSE AND SHAKEY STEERING- MACHINE ROTORS NEW PADS 48,343 MILES-SHAKEY STEERING-BALANCE WHEELS REPLACE SUSPECTED BAD TIRE. 64,057 MILES-SHAKEY STEERING-MACHINE ROTORS, PADS OKAY FOR NOW.*MR THERE IS SOMETHING DEFINITELY WRONG WITH THE BRAKES AND OR THE ROTORS. I H...

Apr 22, 2004 Power Train 35,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING TO 40 MPH CONSUMER SHIFTED FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR AND FLOOR SHIFTER FAILED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 22, 2004 Power Train 35,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING TO 40 MPH CONSUMER SHIFTED FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR AND FLOOR SHIFTER FAILED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Seat Belts 59,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING/PARKING SEAT BELT LATCH UNLOCKED FROM THE BELT BUCKLE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO WEAR SEAT BELT CORRECTLY. *AK LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE WERE REPLACED ON CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. DEALER WASN'T ABLE TO EXPLAIN THE MAIN CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *LA

Apr 20, 2004 Seat Belts 59,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING/PARKING SEAT BELT LATCH UNLOCKED FROM THE BELT BUCKLE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO WEAR SEAT BELT CORRECTLY. *AK LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE WERE REPLACED ON CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. DEALER WASN'T ABLE TO EXPLAIN THE MAIN CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *LA

Apr 5, 2004 Power Train 130,000 mi

SHIFTER ARM CLUTCH LINKAGE BUSHING BROKE WHILE SHIFTING GEAR. *JB

Apr 5, 2004 Power Train 130,000 mi

SHIFTER ARM CLUTCH LINKAGE BUSHING BROKE WHILE SHIFTING GEAR. *JB

Feb 20, 2004 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION LINKAGE BROKE. THE PLASTIC THAT LOCKS THE BALL OF THE LINKAGE TO THE SOCKET OF THE SHIFTER CRACKED, AND BECAME SEPERATED WHILE IN OPERATION.*AK

Feb 20, 2004 Parking Brake

EMERGENCEY BRAKE NON-FUNCTIONAL AFTER 1/8 INCH DAIMETER PLASTIC BUTTON RETAINER BROKE. TS ASSEMBLED SUCH THAT IF IT FAILS IT IS DISENGAUGED, RESULTING IN A CAR THAT CAN ROLL DOWN INCLINES.*AK

Feb 20, 2004 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION LINKAGE BROKE. THE PLASTIC THAT LOCKS THE BALL OF THE LINKAGE TO THE SOCKET OF THE SHIFTER CRACKED, AND BECAME SEPERATED WHILE IN OPERATION.*AK

Feb 20, 2004 Parking Brake

EMERGENCEY BRAKE NON-FUNCTIONAL AFTER 1/8 INCH DAIMETER PLASTIC BUTTON RETAINER BROKE. TS ASSEMBLED SUCH THAT IF IT FAILS IT IS DISENGAUGED, RESULTING IN A CAR THAT CAN ROLL DOWN INCLINES.*AK

Feb 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

SATURN SL2 1998 - CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. *AK

Feb 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

SATURN SL2 1998 - CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Air Bags Crash

INVOLVED IN TWO COLLISIONS WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND NONE OF THE SIDE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. *LA *MR

Feb 10, 2004 Air Bags Crash

INVOLVED IN TWO COLLISIONS WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND NONE OF THE SIDE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. *LA *MR

Feb 7, 2004 Visibility 41,000 mi

REAR WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. HOWEVER, THEY FALL DOWN ON LOW SPEED, SLIGHT IMPACT, UNLEVEL TERRAIN (BUMPS). I WONDER IF SATURN HAS ANY IDEA HOW FUN IT IS TO STOP EVERYTIME YOU PASS A BUMP IN THE ROAD, GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND MANUALLY PUSH THE WINDOWS BACK IN PLACE; ONLY TO HAVE THEM FALL A...

Feb 7, 2004 Visibility 41,000 mi

REAR WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. HOWEVER, THEY FALL DOWN ON LOW SPEED, SLIGHT IMPACT, UNLEVEL TERRAIN (BUMPS). I WONDER IF SATURN HAS ANY IDEA HOW FUN IT IS TO STOP EVERYTIME YOU PASS A BUMP IN THE ROAD, GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND MANUALLY PUSH THE WINDOWS BACK IN PLACE; ONLY TO HAVE THEM FALL A...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 49,000 mi

1998 SATURN WITH 49,000 MILES NEEDED THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION TO BE REBUILT. THE VALVE BODIES ARE KEPT IN STOCK AT SATURN OF ROUTE 23 BECAUSE THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SATURN. THE CAR HAD BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRANS SERVICE AT 25,500 MILES. SATURN WILL TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IN THE COST O...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

BEFORE BUYING SATURN SL THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY HAD TO REPLACE A MOTOR MOUNT AND PROMISED ME A GOOD RUNNING CAR. SINCE BUYING THIS VEHICLE "USED" IN MARCH OF 2003 I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP ON AT LEAST 5 OCCASSIONS FOR A VIBRATION IN THE MOTOR THAT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE AND A LO...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

BEFORE BUYING SATURN SL THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY HAD TO REPLACE A MOTOR MOUNT AND PROMISED ME A GOOD RUNNING CAR. SINCE BUYING THIS VEHICLE "USED" IN MARCH OF 2003 I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP ON AT LEAST 5 OCCASSIONS FOR A VIBRATION IN THE MOTOR THAT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE AND A LO...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 62,280 mi

ACCESSORIES: VOLUME KNOB FELL OFF...NOT REPLACED YET. OVERHEAD INTERIOR LIGHT FELL OFF ROOF...REPAIRED IN AUGUST. OTHER:SINCE AROUND 40,000 MILES THIS CAR HAS HAD A SEVERE VIBRATION, WETHER FROM MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION, OR ??? IS NOT KNOWN. VIBRATION IS SO BAD THAT YOU CANNOT SEE CLEARLY OUT OF REARV...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 62,280 mi

ACCESSORIES: VOLUME KNOB FELL OFF...NOT REPLACED YET. OVERHEAD INTERIOR LIGHT FELL OFF ROOF...REPAIRED IN AUGUST. OTHER:SINCE AROUND 40,000 MILES THIS CAR HAS HAD A SEVERE VIBRATION, WETHER FROM MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION, OR ??? IS NOT KNOWN. VIBRATION IS SO BAD THAT YOU CANNOT SEE CLEARLY OUT OF REARV...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 49,000 mi

1998 SATURN WITH 49,000 MILES NEEDED THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION TO BE REBUILT. THE VALVE BODIES ARE KEPT IN STOCK AT SATURN OF ROUTE 23 BECAUSE THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SATURN. THE CAR HAD BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRANS SERVICE AT 25,500 MILES. SATURN WILL TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IN THE COST O...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

BEFORE BUYING SATURN SL THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY HAD TO REPLACE A MOTOR MOUNT AND PROMISED ME A GOOD RUNNING CAR. SINCE BUYING THIS VEHICLE "USED" IN MARCH OF 2003 I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP ON AT LEAST 5 OCCASSIONS FOR A VIBRATION IN THE MOTOR THAT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE AND A LO...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

BEFORE BUYING SATURN SL THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY HAD TO REPLACE A MOTOR MOUNT AND PROMISED ME A GOOD RUNNING CAR. SINCE BUYING THIS VEHICLE "USED" IN MARCH OF 2003 I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP ON AT LEAST 5 OCCASSIONS FOR A VIBRATION IN THE MOTOR THAT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE AND A LO...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 62,280 mi

ACCESSORIES: VOLUME KNOB FELL OFF...NOT REPLACED YET. OVERHEAD INTERIOR LIGHT FELL OFF ROOF...REPAIRED IN AUGUST. OTHER:SINCE AROUND 40,000 MILES THIS CAR HAS HAD A SEVERE VIBRATION, WETHER FROM MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION, OR ??? IS NOT KNOWN. VIBRATION IS SO BAD THAT YOU CANNOT SEE CLEARLY OUT OF REARV...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 62,280 mi

ACCESSORIES: VOLUME KNOB FELL OFF...NOT REPLACED YET. OVERHEAD INTERIOR LIGHT FELL OFF ROOF...REPAIRED IN AUGUST. OTHER:SINCE AROUND 40,000 MILES THIS CAR HAS HAD A SEVERE VIBRATION, WETHER FROM MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION, OR ??? IS NOT KNOWN. VIBRATION IS SO BAD THAT YOU CANNOT SEE CLEARLY OUT OF REARV...

Dec 12, 2003 Tires Crash 56,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED . CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, AND WAS NOT SURE IF THERE WERE AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 12, 2003 Air Bags Crash 56,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED . CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, AND WAS NOT SURE IF THERE WERE AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 12, 2003 Tires Crash 56,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED . CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, AND WAS NOT SURE IF THERE WERE AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 12, 2003 Air Bags Crash 56,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED . CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, AND WAS NOT SURE IF THERE WERE AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 5, 2003 Power Train 61,007 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED UPON STARTING VEHICLE PARK PAW WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THIS HAPPENED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. CONSUMER HAD TO ROCK THE VEHICLE, RESTART, PUMP THE BRAKES AND GIGGLE THE LEVER BEFORE IT WOULD RELEASE. WHEN CHANGING GEAR A SCRAPP...

Nov 5, 2003 Power Train 61,007 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED UPON STARTING VEHICLE PARK PAW WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THIS HAPPENED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. CONSUMER HAD TO ROCK THE VEHICLE, RESTART, PUMP THE BRAKES AND GIGGLE THE LEVER BEFORE IT WOULD RELEASE. WHEN CHANGING GEAR A SCRAPP...

Nov 4, 2003 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH GEAR SHIFT ON 1998 SATURN SL1. *MR THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK AND THE BCSI SOLENOID WAS REPLACED. *SCC *JB

Nov 4, 2003 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH GEAR SHIFT ON 1998 SATURN SL1. *MR THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK AND THE BCSI SOLENOID WAS REPLACED. *SCC *JB

Oct 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

FOR THE PAST 2-3 YEARS I HAVE HAD A MASSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM WITH MY SATURN SL2 '98. I BROUGHT IT TO TWO SATURN DEALERSHIPS WHO TOLD ME THAT I HAD NO LEAK NOR WAS MY CAR BURNING OIL, IN ESSENCE THAT I WAS IMAGINING THIS PROBLEM. IN JULY OF 2003, THE PROBLEM HAD GOTTEN SO BAD THAT I WAS ADDIN...

Oct 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

FOR THE PAST 2-3 YEARS I HAVE HAD A MASSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM WITH MY SATURN SL2 '98. I BROUGHT IT TO TWO SATURN DEALERSHIPS WHO TOLD ME THAT I HAD NO LEAK NOR WAS MY CAR BURNING OIL, IN ESSENCE THAT I WAS IMAGINING THIS PROBLEM. IN JULY OF 2003, THE PROBLEM HAD GOTTEN SO BAD THAT I WAS ADDIN...

Oct 8, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT SENOR AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, HOWEVER THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. *AK THE POWER STEERING AND IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, MAINLY IN FIRST GEAR. *JB

Oct 8, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT SENOR AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, HOWEVER THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. *AK THE POWER STEERING AND IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, MAINLY IN FIRST GEAR. *JB

Oct 8, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT SENOR AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, HOWEVER THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. *AK THE POWER STEERING AND IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, MAINLY IN FIRST GEAR. *JB

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT SENOR AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, HOWEVER THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. *AK THE POWER STEERING AND IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, MAINLY IN FIRST GEAR. *JB

Oct 8, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT SENOR AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, HOWEVER THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. *AK THE POWER STEERING AND IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, MAINLY IN FIRST GEAR. *JB

Oct 8, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT SENOR AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, HOWEVER THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. *AK THE POWER STEERING AND IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, MAINLY IN FIRST GEAR. *JB

Oct 8, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT SENOR AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, HOWEVER THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. *AK THE POWER STEERING AND IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, MAINLY IN FIRST GEAR. *JB

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT SENOR AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, HOWEVER THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN. *AK THE POWER STEERING AND IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, MAINLY IN FIRST GEAR. *JB

Sep 11, 2003 Seat Belts 68,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 SATURN SL2 IN APRIL OF 2002 AND DISCOVERED AFTER PURCHASE THAT IT HAD A DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL SATURN DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL I WOULD BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALERSHIP ...

Sep 11, 2003 Seat Belts 68,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 1998 SATURN SL2 IN APRIL OF 2002 AND DISCOVERED AFTER PURCHASE THAT IT HAD A DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL SATURN DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL I WOULD BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALERSHIP ...

Aug 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

THE MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE MOUNT PROBABLY MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO 52184 MILES. THE MOUNTS FOR THE VIBRATION WAS FOUND ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE IN WHICH THE MOUNT(S) CRACKED. *SCC THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED BECAUSE A LEAK WAS FOUND. *JB

Aug 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 66,500 mi

VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT APPLYING GAS, CAUSE UNDETERMINED. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

THE MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE MOUNT PROBABLY MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO 52184 MILES. THE MOUNTS FOR THE VIBRATION WAS FOUND ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE IN WHICH THE MOUNT(S) CRACKED. *SCC THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED BECAUSE A LEAK WAS FOUND. *JB

Aug 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 66,500 mi

VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT APPLYING GAS, CAUSE UNDETERMINED. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE IGNITION MODULE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY HAVE A RECALL OUT, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE IGNITION MODULE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY HAVE A RECALL OUT, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE IGNITION MODULE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY HAVE A RECALL OUT, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE IGNITION MODULE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY HAVE A RECALL OUT, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,194 mi

MY 1998 SATURN (1.9)HAD OIL IN THE COOLANT. IT HAD A CRACK IN THE # 3 CAM JOURNAL. THE CAR ONLY HAD 72188 MILES. I HAD FOLLOWED ALL THEIR REGULAR SERVICE. I KNEW THAT THEY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD IN 1994 AND 1995 MODELS. BUT WAS TOLD THAT PROBLEM WAS FIXED. COST WAS $1990. *NLM

Apr 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,194 mi

MY 1998 SATURN (1.9)HAD OIL IN THE COOLANT. IT HAD A CRACK IN THE # 3 CAM JOURNAL. THE CAR ONLY HAD 72188 MILES. I HAD FOLLOWED ALL THEIR REGULAR SERVICE. I KNEW THAT THEY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD IN 1994 AND 1995 MODELS. BUT WAS TOLD THAT PROBLEM WAS FIXED. COST WAS $1990. *NLM

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

SATURN SL2 WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR 15,000 CHECK UP ON 3/17/, AS I WAS SELLING TO SON. CAR HAS APPROX. 15,690 MILES ON IT. SERVICE MGR. HOWARD GORMAN TOOK INFORMATION. MY HUSBAND TOLD HIM THE PLACE THAT CHANGES THE OIL SAID TO HAVE ANTI-FREEZE FLUSHED BECAUSE WE WERE LOSING ANTI-FREEZE AND WE ...

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

SATURN SL2 WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR 15,000 CHECK UP ON 3/17/, AS I WAS SELLING TO SON. CAR HAS APPROX. 15,690 MILES ON IT. SERVICE MGR. HOWARD GORMAN TOOK INFORMATION. MY HUSBAND TOLD HIM THE PLACE THAT CHANGES THE OIL SAID TO HAVE ANTI-FREEZE FLUSHED BECAUSE WE WERE LOSING ANTI-FREEZE AND WE ...

Mar 11, 2003 Power Train 79,500 mi

SMALL PLASTIC RING IN SHIFTER LINKAGE BROKE WHILE IN TRAFFIC LEAVING CAR STUCK IN FIRST GEAR.*JB

Mar 11, 2003 Power Train 79,500 mi

SMALL PLASTIC RING IN SHIFTER LINKAGE BROKE WHILE IN TRAFFIC LEAVING CAR STUCK IN FIRST GEAR.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Seats Crash 50,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION IN APRIL 2002. I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT. THE BACK OF MY SEAT COLLAPSED THEREBY RENDERING THE ANTI-WHIPLASH HEAD RESTRAINT INEFFECTIVE.

Feb 20, 2003 Seats Crash 50,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION IN APRIL 2002. I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT. THE BACK OF MY SEAT COLLAPSED THEREBY RENDERING THE ANTI-WHIPLASH HEAD RESTRAINT INEFFECTIVE.

Jan 31, 2003 Child Seat 127,000 mi

THE PLASTIC SHELL OF CAR SEAT WAS SHARP/KNIFE LIKE, AND RESULTED IN A CHILD CUTTING TWO FINGERS. *AK SCC

Jan 31, 2003 Child Seat 127,000 mi

THE PLASTIC SHELL OF CAR SEAT WAS SHARP/KNIFE LIKE, AND RESULTED IN A CHILD CUTTING TWO FINGERS. *AK SCC

Jan 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.*JB PH

Jan 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.*JB PH

Jan 18, 2003 Visibility

BOTH POWER WINDOWS IN REAR OF CAR FAILED. BOTH POWER WINDOWS FAILED EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE RARELY BEEN USED. DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW DROPS DOWN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DISTRACTION TO DRIVER AND EXCESSIVE WIND AND WIND NOISE IN THE CAR. A THIRD POWER WINDOW COMPONENT WAS REPLACED ON THE FRONT OF TH...

Jan 18, 2003 Visibility

BOTH POWER WINDOWS IN REAR OF CAR FAILED. BOTH POWER WINDOWS FAILED EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE RARELY BEEN USED. DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW DROPS DOWN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DISTRACTION TO DRIVER AND EXCESSIVE WIND AND WIND NOISE IN THE CAR. A THIRD POWER WINDOW COMPONENT WAS REPLACED ON THE FRONT OF TH...

Dec 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,979 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CAM SWITCH WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE IDLE CONTROL WAS ADJUSTED AND THE THROTTLE WAS REPLACED YET THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED IN REVERSE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *NM

Dec 20, 2002 Power Train 11,979 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CAM SWITCH WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE IDLE CONTROL WAS ADJUSTED AND THE THROTTLE WAS REPLACED YET THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED IN REVERSE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *NM

Dec 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,979 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CAM SWITCH WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE IDLE CONTROL WAS ADJUSTED AND THE THROTTLE WAS REPLACED YET THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED IN REVERSE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *NM

Dec 20, 2002 Power Train 11,979 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CAM SWITCH WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE IDLE CONTROL WAS ADJUSTED AND THE THROTTLE WAS REPLACED YET THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED IN REVERSE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *NM

Dec 3, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

NO SUMMARY. DT

Dec 3, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 22, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT TWIST TO WHERE IT WON'T RECALL AND IS DIFFECULT TO BUCKLE. I RECEIVED A SAFTY RECALL IN 2000 AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN LAFAYETTE, IN TO HAVE IT REPLACED. IT WOOKED OK FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND THEN IT ACTS UP AGAIN. DT

Nov 22, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT TWIST TO WHERE IT WON'T RECALL AND IS DIFFECULT TO BUCKLE. I RECEIVED A SAFTY RECALL IN 2000 AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN LAFAYETTE, IN TO HAVE IT REPLACED. IT WOOKED OK FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND THEN IT ACTS UP AGAIN. DT

Nov 15, 2002 Electrical System Fire 66,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TS *JB

Nov 15, 2002 Electrical System Fire 66,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TS *JB

Jul 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED CYL HEAD, OIL & COOLANT WERE MIXING TOGETHER. *AK

Jul 31, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED CYL HEAD, OIL & COOLANT WERE MIXING TOGETHER. *AK

Jul 24, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISION HESITATES AND JERKS BEFORE GOING INTO ANY GEAR. PROBLEM HAS EXISTED FOR 3 MONTHS.DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND FOUND A FAULTY TRANSMISSION VALVE.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISION HESITATES AND JERKS BEFORE GOING INTO ANY GEAR. PROBLEM HAS EXISTED FOR 3 MONTHS.DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND FOUND A FAULTY TRANSMISSION VALVE.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT ON FRONT BRAKES AND THE REAR BRAKES ADJUST THEMSELVES. HOWEVER CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE REAR BRAKES DO NOT ADJUST THEMSELVES AND HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED MANUALLY. THIS ...

Jun 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT ON FRONT BRAKES AND THE REAR BRAKES ADJUST THEMSELVES. HOWEVER CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE REAR BRAKES DO NOT ADJUST THEMSELVES AND HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED MANUALLY. THIS...

Jun 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT ON FRONT BRAKES AND THE REAR BRAKES ADJUST THEMSELVES. HOWEVER CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE REAR BRAKES DO NOT ADJUST THEMSELVES AND HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED MANUALLY. THIS ...

Jun 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT ON FRONT BRAKES AND THE REAR BRAKES ADJUST THEMSELVES. HOWEVER CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE REAR BRAKES DO NOT ADJUST THEMSELVES AND HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED MANUALLY. THIS...

Mar 25, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 2MPH, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *YH

Mar 25, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 2MPH, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *YH

Mar 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I CHECK MY CAR WEEKLY. WITH NO WARNING OR TELL TALE SIGNS, I FOUND WATER IN THE CRANKCASE AND OIL IN THE RADIATOR. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND HE CLAIMS I HAVE EITHER A BLOWN HEAD GASKET OR A CRACKED ENGINE HEAD WITH ESTIMATED REPAIRS IN EXCESS OF $2, 000.00. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND W...

Mar 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I CHECK MY CAR WEEKLY. WITH NO WARNING OR TELL TALE SIGNS, I FOUND WATER IN THE CRANKCASE AND OIL IN THE RADIATOR. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND HE CLAIMS I HAVE EITHER A BLOWN HEAD GASKET OR A CRACKED ENGINE HEAD WITH ESTIMATED REPAIRS IN EXCESS OF $2, 000.00. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND W...

Jan 29, 2002 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR. ALSO, BATTERY IS LEAKING FLUID, DETERIORATING WIRE HARNESS TO TRANSMISSION. DEALER STATED PROBLEM WILL REOCCUR BECAUSE WIRES DO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVERING. *AK

Jan 29, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN ACCELERATING TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR. ALSO, BATTERY IS LEAKING FLUID, DETERIORATING WIRE HARNESS TO TRANSMISSION. DEALER STATED PROBLEM WILL REOCCUR BECAUSE WIRES DO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVERING. *AK

Jan 29, 2002 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR. ALSO, BATTERY IS LEAKING FLUID, DETERIORATING WIRE HARNESS TO TRANSMISSION. DEALER STATED PROBLEM WILL REOCCUR BECAUSE WIRES DO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVERING. *AK

Jan 29, 2002 Electrical System

WHEN ACCELERATING TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR. ALSO, BATTERY IS LEAKING FLUID, DETERIORATING WIRE HARNESS TO TRANSMISSION. DEALER STATED PROBLEM WILL REOCCUR BECAUSE WIRES DO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVERING. *AK

Jan 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED IN ENGINE AFTER APPROX. 85000 MILES. ALL ENGINE OIL LEAKED FROM THE AUTOMOBILE AS A RESULT. ENGINE WAS COVERED WITH OIL UPON INSPECTION BUT LUCKILY, DID NOT IGNITE. NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW ENGINE AT A COST OF $2400 AS REPAIRS WOULD HAVE BEEN RISKY AND AT A HIGHER COST...

Jan 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED IN ENGINE AFTER APPROX. 85000 MILES. ALL ENGINE OIL LEAKED FROM THE AUTOMOBILE AS A RESULT. ENGINE WAS COVERED WITH OIL UPON INSPECTION BUT LUCKILY, DID NOT IGNITE. NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW ENGINE AT A COST OF $2400 AS REPAIRS WOULD HAVE BEEN RISKY AND AT A HIGHER COST...

Jan 2, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO HOLD AN ALIGNMENT CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS DONE , BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Jan 2, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO HOLD AN ALIGNMENT CONSUMER HAS HAD NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS DONE , BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Dec 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 57000 MILES. SOMETHING IS WRONG WHEN THIS HAPPENS THIS OFTEN WITH THIS LITTLE AMOUNT OF MILEAGE. *AK

Dec 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 57000 MILES. SOMETHING IS WRONG WHEN THIS HAPPENS THIS OFTEN WITH THIS LITTLE AMOUNT OF MILEAGE. *AK

Oct 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

MY MOTHER AND I WERE DRIVING SOUTH ON I-95, MILE MARKER 277 (NORTH OF DAYTONA) WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET FOR 72 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE, AND AS I APPROACHED A CAR GOING SLOWER, I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL. IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF, SO I MOVED TO THE LEFT LANE AN...

Oct 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

MY MOTHER AND I WERE DRIVING SOUTH ON I-95, MILE MARKER 277 (NORTH OF DAYTONA) WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET FOR 72 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE, AND AS I APPROACHED A CAR GOING SLOWER, I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL. IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF, SO I MOVED TO THE LEFT LANE AN...

Oct 19, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM REAR AT 50 MPH WHILE IN A STOP POSITION AND DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 19, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM REAR AT 50 MPH WHILE IN A STOP POSITION AND DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TOO HAVE HAD REPEATED BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH MY SL1. THE FIRST TIME SATURN REPLACED THEM BECAUSE AT 25,000 MILES, THEY SHOULD NOT BE BAD. THEN AT 45,000 MILES IT HAPPENED AGAIN! THE SERVICE MAN TOLD ME IT WAS BECAUSE I WAS "RIDING" THE BRAKE. OF COURSE IT WAS MY FAULT - NOT! I ARGUED WITH HIM, ...

Oct 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TOO HAVE HAD REPEATED BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH MY SL1. THE FIRST TIME SATURN REPLACED THEM BECAUSE AT 25,000 MILES, THEY SHOULD NOT BE BAD. THEN AT 45,000 MILES IT HAPPENED AGAIN! THE SERVICE MAN TOLD ME IT WAS BECAUSE I WAS "RIDING" THE BRAKE. OF COURSE IT WAS MY FAULT - NOT! I ARGUED WITH HIM, ...

Sep 24, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 24, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 24, 2001 Structure

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 24, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 24, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 24, 2001 Structure

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 29, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND BY THE REFLECTION OF LIGHT DAMAGED VEHICLE. CONSUMER WILL ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 29, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND BY THE REFLECTION OF LIGHT DAMAGED VEHICLE. CONSUMER WILL ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, WHICH FAILED. CAR STRUCK THE CRUB AND A RAILING CAUSING THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY AND THE SEATBELTS TO LOCK VERY TIGHT. TWO DAYS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THE BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING.

Aug 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, WHICH FAILED. CAR STRUCK THE CRUB AND A RAILING CAUSING THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY AND THE SEATBELTS TO LOCK VERY TIGHT. TWO DAYS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THE BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING.

Aug 10, 2001 Seat Belts

WHEN SEAT BELT COMES THROUGH SLIDER TO CONNECT ACROSS CHEST BELT IT IS CUT. .*AK THE BELT MUST BE CUTTING WHEN IT IS PULLED DOWN TO BE FASTENED, THE CUTS ARE NOT NOTICEABLE BECAUSE THEY ARE OBSCURED BY THE SLIDER WHEN THE BELT IS RETRACTED AND OUT OF SIGHT WHEN THE BELT IS FASTENED, THE CONSUMER...

Aug 10, 2001 Seat Belts

WHEN SEAT BELT COMES THROUGH SLIDER TO CONNECT ACROSS CHEST BELT IT IS CUT. .*AK THE BELT MUST BE CUTTING WHEN IT IS PULLED DOWN TO BE FASTENED, THE CUTS ARE NOT NOTICEABLE BECAUSE THEY ARE OBSCURED BY THE SLIDER WHEN THE BELT IS RETRACTED AND OUT OF SIGHT WHEN THE BELT IS FASTENED, THE CONSUMER...

Aug 9, 2001 Power Train

CLUTCH WAS IN PERFECT CONDITIONS, FALIURE WAS IN THE PRESSURE PLATE THAT OPERATES THE CLUTCH. PARTS DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NOT UN-COMMON FOR MANUAL TRANSMITIONS ON SL1 FROM 96-99 AND WHEN NEW PARTS WERE PURCHASED AT THE DEALER, THERE HAD BEEN A DESIGN CHANGE WHICH INCREASED THE TOTAL COST...

Aug 9, 2001 Power Train

CLUTCH WAS IN PERFECT CONDITIONS, FALIURE WAS IN THE PRESSURE PLATE THAT OPERATES THE CLUTCH. PARTS DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NOT UN-COMMON FOR MANUAL TRANSMITIONS ON SL1 FROM 96-99 AND WHEN NEW PARTS WERE PURCHASED AT THE DEALER, THERE HAD BEEN A DESIGN CHANGE WHICH INCREASED THE TOTAL COST...

Aug 9, 2001 Power Train

CLUTCH WAS IN PERFECT CONDITIONS, FALIURE WAS IN THE PRESSURE PLATE THAT OPERATES THE CLUTCH. PARTS DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NOT UN-COMMON FOR MANUAL TRANSMITIONS ON SL1 FROM 96-99 AND WHEN NEW PARTS WERE PURCHASED AT THE DEALER, THERE HAD BEEN A DESIGN CHANGE WHICH INCREASED THE TOTAL COST...

Aug 9, 2001 Power Train

CLUTCH WAS IN PERFECT CONDITIONS, FALIURE WAS IN THE PRESSURE PLATE THAT OPERATES THE CLUTCH. PARTS DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NOT UN-COMMON FOR MANUAL TRANSMITIONS ON SL1 FROM 96-99 AND WHEN NEW PARTS WERE PURCHASED AT THE DEALER, THERE HAD BEEN A DESIGN CHANGE WHICH INCREASED THE TOTAL COST...

Jun 3, 2001 Child Seat

MY DAUGHTER IS ABLE TO RELEASE THE CLIP ON THE FIVE POINT RESTRAINT OF THE NEW CARSEAT WE JUST PURCHASED. WE HAD THE SAME MODEL BEFORE BUT THE CLIP WAS DIFFERENT. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE CLIP REMOVED FROM THE MARKET BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT IT IS A DANGER TO CHILDREN. THE MAKE IS COSCO AND THE MOD...

Jun 3, 2001 Child Seat

MY DAUGHTER IS ABLE TO RELEASE THE CLIP ON THE FIVE POINT RESTRAINT OF THE NEW CARSEAT WE JUST PURCHASED. WE HAD THE SAME MODEL BEFORE BUT THE CLIP WAS DIFFERENT. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE CLIP REMOVED FROM THE MARKET BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT IT IS A DANGER TO CHILDREN. THE MAKE IS COSCO AND THE MOD...

May 24, 2001 Power Train Crash Fire

CAUTION: SATURN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION MAY BE DANGEROUS IF IT HESITATES AND CLUNKS INTO GEAR OR DOWNSHIFTS INAPPROPRIATELY. SATURN'S COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT DANGEROUS TRANSMISSION CONTROL CONDITION. SATURN CORP. POLICY ON PAYING DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC WORK FOR WARRANTY ITEMS MAY D...

May 24, 2001 Power Train Crash Fire

CAUTION: SATURN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION MAY BE DANGEROUS IF IT HESITATES AND CLUNKS INTO GEAR OR DOWNSHIFTS INAPPROPRIATELY. SATURN'S COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT DANGEROUS TRANSMISSION CONTROL CONDITION. SATURN CORP. POLICY ON PAYING DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC WORK FOR WARRANTY ITEMS MAY D...

May 14, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH SIDEWALL BLEWOUT ON FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A SATURN, SL1, 1998. *AK *JB

May 14, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH SIDEWALL BLEWOUT ON FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A SATURN, SL1, 1998. *AK *JB

Apr 21, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES HORN FAILED. *JB

Apr 21, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *JB

Apr 21, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WILL NOT TIGHTEN OR RELEASE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. *JB

Apr 21, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER STATES DOOR SEALS FAILED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, DEALERSHIP REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *JB

Apr 21, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES HORN FAILED. *JB

Apr 21, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *JB

Apr 21, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT WILL NOT TIGHTEN OR RELEASE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. *JB

Apr 21, 2001 Structure

CONSUMER STATES DOOR SEALS FAILED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, DEALERSHIP REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *JB

Apr 13, 2001 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON WET ROADS VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INTO LOW GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BRIDGE WHICH GUIDED HIM TO A STOP. TWICE VEHICLE WAS IN SHOP FOR CLUNKING, AND TWICE WITH DOWNSHIFTING ADDED. VEHICLE IN A REPAIR SHOP TO SEE WHAT DAMAGE ...

Apr 13, 2001 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON WET ROADS VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INTO LOW GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BRIDGE WHICH GUIDED HIM TO A STOP. TWICE VEHICLE WAS IN SHOP FOR CLUNKING, AND TWICE WITH DOWNSHIFTING ADDED. VEHICLE IN A REPAIR SHOP TO SEE WHAT DAMAGE ...

Apr 4, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, STOPPED AFTER INCREASING SPEED. SHORTLY AFTER, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD. PARKED VEHICLE,AND NEXT MORNING THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID UNDER VEHICLE, TOWED TO DEALER, WHO FOUND A DIFFERENTIAL PIN HAD COME LOOSE IN TRANSMISSION, AND C...

Apr 4, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, STOPPED AFTER INCREASING SPEED. SHORTLY AFTER, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD. PARKED VEHICLE,AND NEXT MORNING THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID UNDER VEHICLE, TOWED TO DEALER, WHO FOUND A DIFFERENTIAL PIN HAD COME LOOSE IN TRANSMISSION, AND C...

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR OVERHEATED WITH NO WARNING AND SMOKE SPILLED OUT OF FRONT. COOLANT BURST OUT OF CONTAINER AND FLOODED CAR AND GROUND. TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE SENSOR BROKEN AND WIRES REMOVED BUT COULD NOT OFFER ANY EXPLANATION. CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ACCIDENT AND HAS NOT BEEN TAMPERED WITH. THE ONLY PEOPLE WI...

Mar 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR OVERHEATED WITH NO WARNING AND SMOKE SPILLED OUT OF FRONT. COOLANT BURST OUT OF CONTAINER AND FLOODED CAR AND GROUND. TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE SENSOR BROKEN AND WIRES REMOVED BUT COULD NOT OFFER ANY EXPLANATION. CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ACCIDENT AND HAS NOT BEEN TAMPERED WITH. THE ONLY PEOPLE WI...

Feb 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED AND WERE REPLACED 9 WITHIN 9 MONTHS AFTER BUYING VEHICLE BRAND NEW, REPLACEMENT PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED ONE MONTH LATER, IN FEBRUARY OF 2001, ROTORS WERE WARPED AND REPLACED AGAIN. *SLC

Feb 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED AND WERE REPLACED 9 WITHIN 9 MONTHS AFTER BUYING VEHICLE BRAND NEW, REPLACEMENT PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED ONE MONTH LATER, IN FEBRUARY OF 2001, ROTORS WERE WARPED AND REPLACED AGAIN. *SLC

Jan 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS WARP EASILY, THEY ARE EITHER INSUFFICIENTLY THICK OR COOLED. NLM

Jan 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE LOOSES 30% OF POWER AT RANDOM TIMES. NLM

Jan 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS WARP EASILY, THEY ARE EITHER INSUFFICIENTLY THICK OR COOLED. NLM

Jan 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE LOOSES 30% OF POWER AT RANDOM TIMES. NLM

Dec 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN I DON'T LET THE CAR WARM UP FOR A WHILE THE GAS PEDAL STICKS AND WILL NOT COME BACK OFF OF THE ACCELERATION UNLESS YOU PULL IT UP OR IF IT RELEASES FOR SOME STRANGE REASON.*AK

Dec 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN I DON'T LET THE CAR WARM UP FOR A WHILE THE GAS PEDAL STICKS AND WILL NOT COME BACK OFF OF THE ACCELERATION UNLESS YOU PULL IT UP OR IF IT RELEASES FOR SOME STRANGE REASON.*AK

Dec 6, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLES. *AK (TIRESIZE: P28565/R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P28565/R15 )

Dec 6, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P28565/R15 )

Dec 6, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLES. *AK (TIRESIZE: P28565/R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P28565/R15 )

Dec 6, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P28565/R15 )

Nov 21, 2000 Seat Belts

REAR LAP BELT DOES NOT LOCK, WHEN PLACING A CAR SEAT IT CAUSES SEAT NOT TO BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MOVES FREQUENTLY. SATURN SAID LAP BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 21, 2000 Seat Belts

REAR LAP BELT DOES NOT LOCK, WHEN PLACING A CAR SEAT IT CAUSES SEAT NOT TO BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MOVES FREQUENTLY. SATURN SAID LAP BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

TRAVELING ON I-5 SO @ APPROX 72MPH LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. ORIGINAL STOCK TIRE ON SATURN. LUCKILY VEHICLE DIDN'T FISHTAIL OR GO OUT OF CONTROL @ FREEWAY SPEEDS. SATURN DEALERSHIP REFERRED ME TO FIRESTONE. FIRESTONE CLAIMED NO CREDIT TOWARDS NEW TIRES; REPLACED ALL FOUR AT THIS TIME. TIRE HAD MULTIP...

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

TRAVELING ON I-5 SO @ APPROX 72MPH LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. ORIGINAL STOCK TIRE ON SATURN. LUCKILY VEHICLE DIDN'T FISHTAIL OR GO OUT OF CONTROL @ FREEWAY SPEEDS. SATURN DEALERSHIP REFERRED ME TO FIRESTONE. FIRESTONE CLAIMED NO CREDIT TOWARDS NEW TIRES; REPLACED ALL FOUR AT THIS TIME. TIRE HAD MULTIP...

Oct 15, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY

Oct 15, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY

Sep 24, 2000 Tires

PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARTION: REPORTING TIRES WERE CUPPING AND A FLAT WAS RECEIVED AFTER TWO MONTHS OF PURCHASE ON A 1998 SATURN, SL. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, P195/60R15, DOT# UNAVAILABLE. *AK

Sep 24, 2000 Tires

PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARTION: REPORTING TIRES WERE CUPPING AND A FLAT WAS RECEIVED AFTER TWO MONTHS OF PURCHASE ON A 1998 SATURN, SL. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, P195/60R15, DOT# UNAVAILABLE. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

THIS VEHICLE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. WE WANT TO FIND OUT FOR SURE! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

THIS VEHICLE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. WE WANT TO FIND OUT FOR SURE! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Sep 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOT LONG AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES MADE NOISE AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE UPON BRAKING. BROUGHT IN THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE AND THEY SAID THE ROTORS WERE WARPED, THEY CUT THEM DOWN. SINCE THEN THE BRAKES HAVE MADE NOISES AND THE REAR WHEELS LOCKUP UPON INITIAL DRIVING ...

Sep 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOT LONG AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES MADE NOISE AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE UPON BRAKING. BROUGHT IN THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE AND THEY SAID THE ROTORS WERE WARPED, THEY CUT THEM DOWN. SINCE THEN THE BRAKES HAVE MADE NOISES AND THE REAR WHEELS LOCKUP UPON INITIAL DRIVING ...

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE BELTS. I HAVE SEEN THIS ON RETREADS BUT NEVER NEW TIRES. IT IS AS IF YOU TOOK A KNIFE AND CLEANLY SEPARATED THE TREAD ABOVE THE BELT.( DOT NUMBER: W2EP TIRE SIZE: P175/70R14 )

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE BELTS. I HAVE SEEN THIS ON RETREADS BUT NEVER NEW TIRES. IT IS AS IF YOU TOOK A KNIFE AND CLEANLY SEPARATED THE TREAD ABOVE THE BELT.( DOT NUMBER: W2EP TIRE SIZE: P175/70R14 )

Aug 28, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE SUDDENLY BLEWOUT. FIRESTONE INFINITY P185/65R15. *AK

Aug 28, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE SUDDENLY BLEWOUT. FIRESTONE INFINITY P185/65R15. *AK

May 12, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A TWO CAR ACCIDENT ON 5/10/00. ANOTHER CAR PULLED OUT INFRONT OF MY SATURN, WHICH CAUSED A COLLISION. I WAS DOING 30-35 MILES PER HOUR AT IMPACT. BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND THE SEATBELTS RESTRAINED, BUT NOT COMPLETELY. THE PASSANGER SIDE COMPLETELY PULLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE...

May 12, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A TWO CAR ACCIDENT ON 5/10/00. ANOTHER CAR PULLED OUT INFRONT OF MY SATURN, WHICH CAUSED A COLLISION. I WAS DOING 30-35 MILES PER HOUR AT IMPACT. BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND THE SEATBELTS RESTRAINED, BUT NOT COMPLETELY. THE PASSANGER SIDE COMPLETELY PULLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE...

Apr 11, 2000 Parking Brake

PLASTIC BUTTON BROKE , PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT REMAIN ENGAGED. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Parking Brake

PLASTIC BUTTON BROKE , PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT REMAIN ENGAGED. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK WILL NOT STAY OPEN ON AN INCLINE OR WITH SOME HEAD WINDS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE MEETS STANDARDS, AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE.*AK

Apr 6, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK WILL NOT STAY OPEN ON AN INCLINE OR WITH SOME HEAD WINDS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE MEETS STANDARDS, AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE.*AK

Mar 16, 2000 Structure

SPRING THAT HOLDS TRUNK OPEN IS TOO WEAK, MOST NOTICEABLE WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SPOILER. HAS HIT ME IN THE HEAD SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER SUGESTED PROP-ROD TO HOLD TRUNK OPEN. TRUNK WILL NOT STAY OPEN IF PARKED ON SMALL INCLINE OR SLIGHT HEADWIND. IF A CHILD WAS REACHING INTO THE TRUCK, IT COULD SE...

Mar 16, 2000 Structure

SPRING THAT HOLDS TRUNK OPEN IS TOO WEAK, MOST NOTICEABLE WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SPOILER. HAS HIT ME IN THE HEAD SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER SUGESTED PROP-ROD TO HOLD TRUNK OPEN. TRUNK WILL NOT STAY OPEN IF PARKED ON SMALL INCLINE OR SLIGHT HEADWIND. IF A CHILD WAS REACHING INTO THE TRUCK, IT COULD SE...

Mar 16, 2000 Structure

SPRING THAT HOLDS TRUNK OPEN IS TOO WEAK, MOST NOTICEABLE WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SPOILER. HAS HIT ME IN THE HEAD SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER SUGESTED PROP-ROD TO HOLD TRUNK OPEN. TRUNK WILL NOT STAY OPEN IF PARKED ON SMALL INCLINE OR SLIGHT HEADWIND. IF A CHILD WAS REACHING INTO THE TRUCK, IT COULD SE...

Mar 16, 2000 Structure

SPRING THAT HOLDS TRUNK OPEN IS TOO WEAK, MOST NOTICEABLE WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SPOILER. HAS HIT ME IN THE HEAD SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER SUGESTED PROP-ROD TO HOLD TRUNK OPEN. TRUNK WILL NOT STAY OPEN IF PARKED ON SMALL INCLINE OR SLIGHT HEADWIND. IF A CHILD WAS REACHING INTO THE TRUCK, IT COULD SE...

Mar 9, 2000 Visibility

I HAVE HAD IT IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THEM TO FIX IT. THEY PUT IN A DELAY BLOWER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN BAD FROM THE START. ONE OF THEIR SALESMAN HAS SAID THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT THE SERVICE DEPT SAYS THERE IS NOT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED ONCE BECAUSE OF IT

Mar 9, 2000 Visibility

I HAVE HAD IT IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THEM TO FIX IT. THEY PUT IN A DELAY BLOWER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN BAD FROM THE START. ONE OF THEIR SALESMAN HAS SAID THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT THE SERVICE DEPT SAYS THERE IS NOT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED ONCE BECAUSE OF IT

Feb 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD BRAKES RESURFACED THREE TIMES. DEALER WAS SAYING THAT CONSUMER WAS APPLYING BRAKES TOO HARD. BRAKES WEREN'T WARRANTY. DEALER REPLACED IT AS A COURTESY TO THE CONSUMER, AND NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD BRAKES RESURFACED THREE TIMES. DEALER WAS SAYING THAT CONSUMER WAS APPLYING BRAKES TOO HARD. BRAKES WEREN'T WARRANTY. DEALER REPLACED IT AS A COURTESY TO THE CONSUMER, AND NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE'S TRACTION CONTROL FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HYDROPLANE AND SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND OFF HIGHWAY. WHILE SPINNING, ABS BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED WHEELS TO LOCK UP.

Jan 22, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE'S TRACTION CONTROL FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HYDROPLANE AND SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND OFF HIGHWAY. WHILE SPINNING, ABS BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED WHEELS TO LOCK UP.

Jan 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE'S TRACTION CONTROL FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HYDROPLANE AND SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND OFF HIGHWAY. WHILE SPINNING, ABS BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED WHEELS TO LOCK UP.

Jan 22, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE'S TRACTION CONTROL FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HYDROPLANE AND SPIN OUT OF CONTROL AND OFF HIGHWAY. WHILE SPINNING, ABS BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED WHEELS TO LOCK UP.

Jan 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING ROCKING OF CAR DURING BRAKING AT 16,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 32000 MILES.

Jan 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING ROCKING OF CAR DURING BRAKING AT 16,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 32000 MILES.

Dec 21, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER FEELS THE HORN BUTTON IS VERY SMALL AND HARD TO LOCATE, SOMEONE BACKED INTO HIM AND HAD TROUBLE FINDING THE HORN. *SLC

Dec 21, 1999 Seats

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE SEATBACKS BROKE, 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

Dec 21, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER FEELS THE HORN BUTTON IS VERY SMALL AND HARD TO LOCATE, SOMEONE BACKED INTO HIM AND HAD TROUBLE FINDING THE HORN. *SLC

Dec 21, 1999 Seats

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE SEATBACKS BROKE, 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

Dec 20, 1999 Unknown Or Other

SATURN TELLS ME, "IT HAS TO GET WORSE BEFORE WE CAN TELL WHAT'S WRONG." NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Dec 20, 1999 Unknown Or Other

SATURN TELLS ME, "IT HAS TO GET WORSE BEFORE WE CAN TELL WHAT'S WRONG." NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED VERY FREQUENTLY AFTER SERVICE, CAUSING THE BRAKE AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND CREATING SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. YH

Oct 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WARPED VERY FREQUENTLY AFTER SERVICE, CAUSING THE BRAKE AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND CREATING SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. YH

Oct 1, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Oct 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Oct 1, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Oct 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Sep 26, 1999 Seat Belts

THE COMPONENT IN QUESTION HAS NOT FAILED AND PROBABLY WON'T. I FEEL THE DESIGN OF THE KNOB WHICH ALLOWS THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR POINT TO BE ADJUSTED UP / DOWN COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER. I AM TALL, SO I SIT WITH THE SEAT ALL THE WAY BACK. THIS "KNOB" IS LOCATED EXACTLY BESIDE MY TEMPLE WHILE I'M DR...

Sep 26, 1999 Seat Belts

THE COMPONENT IN QUESTION HAS NOT FAILED AND PROBABLY WON'T. I FEEL THE DESIGN OF THE KNOB WHICH ALLOWS THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR POINT TO BE ADJUSTED UP / DOWN COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER. I AM TALL, SO I SIT WITH THE SEAT ALL THE WAY BACK. THIS "KNOB" IS LOCATED EXACTLY BESIDE MY TEMPLE WHILE I'M DR...

Sep 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE MADE ARE ALREADY LISTED ON YOUR LIST EXCEPT THE WINSHIELD FLUID PUMP. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN REGARDING THE RATTLING NOISE THEY COULDN'T HEAR SO THEY TOLD ME TOO BRING IT IN IF IT BECOMES MORE NOTICABLE.

Sep 19, 1999 Visibility

ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE MADE ARE ALREADY LISTED ON YOUR LIST EXCEPT THE WINSHIELD FLUID PUMP. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN REGARDING THE RATTLING NOISE THEY COULDN'T HEAR SO THEY TOLD ME TOO BRING IT IN IF IT BECOMES MORE NOTICABLE.

Sep 19, 1999 Structure

ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE MADE ARE ALREADY LISTED ON YOUR LIST EXCEPT THE WINSHIELD FLUID PUMP. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN REGARDING THE RATTLING NOISE THEY COULDN'T HEAR SO THEY TOLD ME TOO BRING IT IN IF IT BECOMES MORE NOTICABLE.

Sep 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE MADE ARE ALREADY LISTED ON YOUR LIST EXCEPT THE WINSHIELD FLUID PUMP. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN REGARDING THE RATTLING NOISE THEY COULDN'T HEAR SO THEY TOLD ME TOO BRING IT IN IF IT BECOMES MORE NOTICABLE.

Sep 19, 1999 Visibility

ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE MADE ARE ALREADY LISTED ON YOUR LIST EXCEPT THE WINSHIELD FLUID PUMP. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN REGARDING THE RATTLING NOISE THEY COULDN'T HEAR SO THEY TOLD ME TOO BRING IT IN IF IT BECOMES MORE NOTICABLE.

Sep 19, 1999 Structure

ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE MADE ARE ALREADY LISTED ON YOUR LIST EXCEPT THE WINSHIELD FLUID PUMP. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN REGARDING THE RATTLING NOISE THEY COULDN'T HEAR SO THEY TOLD ME TOO BRING IT IN IF IT BECOMES MORE NOTICABLE.

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR.

Sep 8, 1999 Unknown

NOTHING

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY.

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR.

Sep 8, 1999 Unknown

NOTHING

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY.

Sep 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER STATE WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKE'S, THE BRAKE'S WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE'S AND THE VEHICLE SLOW DOWN AND CAME TO A STOP AND THE CONSUMER STATE THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE'S HAS FAIL.

Sep 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER STATE WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKE'S, THE BRAKE'S WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE'S AND THE VEHICLE SLOW DOWN AND CAME TO A STOP AND THE CONSUMER STATE THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BRAKE'S HAS FAIL.

Aug 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT THE STATE AND ZIP CODE INCORECT , I HAD TO IMPROVISE AS I COULD NOT FILLED OUT THIS QUESTIONAIRE AND I WRITING FROM CANADA. MY POSTAL CODE IN CANADA IS L0L 2P0. ON 21 NOV 1998 , DURING THE 35000 KM(22000 MILES) SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE I REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE FRO...

Aug 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT THE STATE AND ZIP CODE INCORECT , I HAD TO IMPROVISE AS I COULD NOT FILLED OUT THIS QUESTIONAIRE AND I WRITING FROM CANADA. MY POSTAL CODE IN CANADA IS L0L 2P0. ON 21 NOV 1998 , DURING THE 35000 KM(22000 MILES) SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE I REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE FRO...

Jun 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED HEAD CYLINDER AT 16K MILES WITHOUT ANY UNUSUAL OR HARSH DRIVING. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. NO OIL WAS LEFT IN THE CAR -- IT WAS IN AN "UNDRIVEABLE" CONDITION. THE SERVICE DEPT WAS SHOCKED THIS HAPPENED ON A TWIN OVERHEAD CAM ENGINE & THUS DIDN'T EVEN STOCK THE PART TO FIX THE CAR...

Jun 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED HEAD CYLINDER AT 16K MILES WITHOUT ANY UNUSUAL OR HARSH DRIVING. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. NO OIL WAS LEFT IN THE CAR -- IT WAS IN AN "UNDRIVEABLE" CONDITION. THE SERVICE DEPT WAS SHOCKED THIS HAPPENED ON A TWIN OVERHEAD CAM ENGINE & THUS DIDN'T EVEN STOCK THE PART TO FIX THE CAR...

May 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER AND EVENTUALLY STOPS, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

May 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER AND EVENTUALLY STOPS, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

May 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER AND EVENTUALLY STOPS, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

May 28, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER AND EVENTUALLY STOPS, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

Feb 26, 1999 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-60MPH. LOUD BANGING NOISE OCCURS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. HIGH FREQUENCY WHINING FROM THE ENGINE THAT ADDS TO THE NOISE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HAS TOO LITTLE OR TOO MUCH POWER. DEALER/WESTERN REGION MFR. CONTACTED AND CANNOT REM...

Feb 26, 1999 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-60MPH. LOUD BANGING NOISE OCCURS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. HIGH FREQUENCY WHINING FROM THE ENGINE THAT ADDS TO THE NOISE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HAS TOO LITTLE OR TOO MUCH POWER. DEALER/WESTERN REGION MFR. CONTACTED AND CANNOT REM...

Feb 26, 1999 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-60MPH. LOUD BANGING NOISE OCCURS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. HIGH FREQUENCY WHINING FROM THE ENGINE THAT ADDS TO THE NOISE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HAS TOO LITTLE OR TOO MUCH POWER. DEALER/WESTERN REGION MFR. CONTACTED AND CANNOT REM...

Feb 26, 1999 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-60MPH. LOUD BANGING NOISE OCCURS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. HIGH FREQUENCY WHINING FROM THE ENGINE THAT ADDS TO THE NOISE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HAS TOO LITTLE OR TOO MUCH POWER. DEALER/WESTERN REGION MFR. CONTACTED AND CANNOT REM...

Feb 23, 1999 Electrical System

DESIGN LOCATION OF THE HORN MADE IT HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO FIND DURING AN EMERGENCY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Feb 23, 1999 Electrical System

DESIGN LOCATION OF THE HORN MADE IT HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO FIND DURING AN EMERGENCY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Feb 11, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *AK *ML

Feb 11, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *AK *ML

Feb 3, 1999 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN A REAR END COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEATS FELL BACK INTO CHILDREN'S FACES ,AND THE CHILDREN WERE INJURED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN A REAR END COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEATS FELL BACK INTO CHILDREN'S FACES ,AND THE CHILDREN WERE INJURED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

SUN VISOR FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED. NM

Feb 1, 1999 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT (BULB) FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

COOLANT LIGHT FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY / ALTERNATOR / GENERATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WASHER FLUID NOZZLE WAS REPLACED, DUE TO FAILURE. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDOWS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

LUMBER SUPPORT FOR THE SEAT FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

REAR WINDOW SHIELD WIPER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

DEFECT WITH OWNER'S MANUAL. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE COOLANT OVERFLOW TANK CAP NOT TIGHT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT ASSEMBLY SWITCH FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Interior Lighting

LEFT REAR DOOR LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED, FELL OFF ON THE REAR FLOOR. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING BOX FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DOOR SEAL MALFUNCTIONING. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDOW WASHER SPRAY NOZZLE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TWO FIRESTONE TIRES WRRE FLAT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRE FAILED RESULTING IN DECREASED POWER. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

GENERATOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE DID NOT FULLY ENGAGE AND BECAME STUCK, WHEN FORCEFULLY DISENGAGED, THE BUCKLE DIDN'T ENGAGE AT ALL. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

SUN VISOR FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED. NM

Feb 1, 1999 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT (BULB) FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

COOLANT LIGHT FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY / ALTERNATOR / GENERATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WASHER FLUID NOZZLE WAS REPLACED, DUE TO FAILURE. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDOWS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

LUMBER SUPPORT FOR THE SEAT FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

REAR WINDOW SHIELD WIPER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

DEFECT WITH OWNER'S MANUAL. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE COOLANT OVERFLOW TANK CAP NOT TIGHT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Interior Lighting

DOME LIGHT ASSEMBLY SWITCH FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Interior Lighting

LEFT REAR DOOR LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED, FELL OFF ON THE REAR FLOOR. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING BOX FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DOOR SEAL MALFUNCTIONING. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WINDOW WASHER SPRAY NOZZLE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Tires

TWO FIRESTONE TIRES WRRE FLAT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRE FAILED RESULTING IN DECREASED POWER. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

GENERATOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE DID NOT FULLY ENGAGE AND BECAME STUCK, WHEN FORCEFULLY DISENGAGED, THE BUCKLE DIDN'T ENGAGE AT ALL. YH

Nov 16, 1998 Wheels Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-45MPH EACH TIME THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME WAS JULY-98, SECOND TIME WAS NOV-14, 1998, AS CONSUMER DROVE THE WHEELS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION FOR ABOUT 4-5 SECONDS, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. THE SECOND TIME, THE WHEELS MALFUNCTIONED FOR APPROXIMAT...

Nov 16, 1998 Wheels Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-45MPH EACH TIME THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME WAS JULY-98, SECOND TIME WAS NOV-14, 1998, AS CONSUMER DROVE THE WHEELS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION FOR ABOUT 4-5 SECONDS, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. THE SECOND TIME, THE WHEELS MALFUNCTIONED FOR APPROXIMAT...

Nov 12, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JERKING AND EXPERIENCES UNWANTED SURGES ALMOST RESULTING IN COLLISIONS.

Nov 12, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JERKING AND EXPERIENCES UNWANTED SURGES ALMOST RESULTING IN COLLISIONS.

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE AND MAKE BUCKING SOUNDS FROM TIME TO TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EIGHT TIMES FOR DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. ALSO, THERE IS A LACK OF POWER AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. TIDE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER HAD POWER...

Nov 5, 1998 Steering

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE AND MAKE BUCKING SOUNDS FROM TIME TO TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EIGHT TIMES FOR DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. ALSO, THERE IS A LACK OF POWER AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. TIDE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER HAD POWER...

Nov 5, 1998 Visibility

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE AND MAKE BUCKING SOUNDS FROM TIME TO TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EIGHT TIMES FOR DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. ALSO, THERE IS A LACK OF POWER AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. TIDE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER HAD POWER...

Nov 5, 1998 Steering

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE AND MAKE BUCKING SOUNDS FROM TIME TO TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EIGHT TIMES FOR DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. ALSO, THERE IS A LACK OF POWER AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. TIDE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER HAD POWER...

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE AND MAKE BUCKING SOUNDS FROM TIME TO TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EIGHT TIMES FOR DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. ALSO, THERE IS A LACK OF POWER AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. TIDE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER HAD POWER...

Nov 5, 1998 Steering

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE AND MAKE BUCKING SOUNDS FROM TIME TO TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EIGHT TIMES FOR DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. ALSO, THERE IS A LACK OF POWER AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. TIDE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER HAD POWER...

Nov 5, 1998 Visibility

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE AND MAKE BUCKING SOUNDS FROM TIME TO TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EIGHT TIMES FOR DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. ALSO, THERE IS A LACK OF POWER AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. TIDE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER HAD POWER...

Nov 5, 1998 Steering

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE AND MAKE BUCKING SOUNDS FROM TIME TO TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EIGHT TIMES FOR DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. ALSO, THERE IS A LACK OF POWER AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. TIDE ROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER HAD POWER...

Oct 27, 1998 Exterior Lighting

DESIGN OF THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE TURN SIGNAL DIAL ALLOWING FOR ACCIDENTAL DISENGAGMENT WHILE ENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL.

Oct 27, 1998 Exterior Lighting

DESIGN OF THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE TURN SIGNAL DIAL ALLOWING FOR ACCIDENTAL DISENGAGMENT WHILE ENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL.

Oct 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PROBLEM IN A NUTSHELL IS UNEXPECTED/UNPREDICTABLE APPARENT LOSS OF BRAKING.

Oct 23, 1998 Power Train

THE PROBLEM IN A NUTSHELL IS UNEXPECTED/UNPREDICTABLE APPARENT LOSS OF BRAKING.

Oct 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PROBLEM IN A NUTSHELL IS UNEXPECTED/UNPREDICTABLE APPARENT LOSS OF BRAKING.

Oct 23, 1998 Power Train

THE PROBLEM IN A NUTSHELL IS UNEXPECTED/UNPREDICTABLE APPARENT LOSS OF BRAKING.

Oct 8, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND COMING TO A HALT THE COMPUTER SHUT DOWN AND NOTHING IN THE CAR WORKED. DEALER CONTACTED TWO TIMES IN THE SAME DAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER DROVE THE CAR AWAY WITH NO GUARANTEE THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT REOCCUR. CONSUMER IS NOT SATI...

Oct 8, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND COMING TO A HALT THE COMPUTER SHUT DOWN AND NOTHING IN THE CAR WORKED. DEALER CONTACTED TWO TIMES IN THE SAME DAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER DROVE THE CAR AWAY WITH NO GUARANTEE THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT REOCCUR. CONSUMER IS NOT SATI...

Oct 8, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND COMING TO A HALT THE COMPUTER SHUT DOWN AND NOTHING IN THE CAR WORKED. DEALER CONTACTED TWO TIMES IN THE SAME DAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER DROVE THE CAR AWAY WITH NO GUARANTEE THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT REOCCUR. CONSUMER IS NOT SATI...

Oct 8, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND COMING TO A HALT THE COMPUTER SHUT DOWN AND NOTHING IN THE CAR WORKED. DEALER CONTACTED TWO TIMES IN THE SAME DAY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER DROVE THE CAR AWAY WITH NO GUARANTEE THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT REOCCUR. CONSUMER IS NOT SATI...

Sep 22, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER DURING AN ACCIDENT.

Sep 22, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER DURING AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CONVERTER HOUSING WAS POUROUS AND ALLOWED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK OUT. THE CONVERTER HOUSING HAD TO BE REPLACED, WITH NEW GASKETS, FILTER AND SEALANT.

Aug 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CONVERTER HOUSING WAS POUROUS AND ALLOWED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK OUT. THE CONVERTER HOUSING HAD TO BE REPLACED, WITH NEW GASKETS, FILTER AND SEALANT.

Jun 30, 1998 Visibility

WINDOW WEATHER STRIPPING TOO LOOSE CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS DUE TO CONDENSATION.

Jun 30, 1998 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. DEFECT WITHIN SEATBACK OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE CAUSED THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. *AK

Jun 30, 1998 Visibility

WINDOW WEATHER STRIPPING TOO LOOSE CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS DUE TO CONDENSATION.

Jun 30, 1998 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. DEFECT WITHIN SEATBACK OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE CAUSED THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Power Train

WHEN TRAVELING 35 MPH, GOING UP AN INCLINE AND VEHICLE IS PLACED IN FOURTH GEAR, THE VEHICLE WILL DROP FROM FOURTH GEAR INTO SECOND AND WILL ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER STATES NORMAL OPERATIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 22, 1998 Power Train

WHEN TRAVELING 35 MPH, GOING UP AN INCLINE AND VEHICLE IS PLACED IN FOURTH GEAR, THE VEHICLE WILL DROP FROM FOURTH GEAR INTO SECOND AND WILL ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER STATES NORMAL OPERATIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 10, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN PULLING.

Jun 10, 1998 Equipment

TAPE PLAYER FAILED TWICE.

Jun 10, 1998 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE FAILED DUE TO FAULTY SENDING UNIT.

Jun 10, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE CONTROL VALVE FAILED CAUSING STALLING.

Jun 10, 1998 Power Train

IGNITION KEY STICKING DUE TO FAULTY BRAKE LOCK SHIFT AND CABLE PARK INTERLOCK.

Jun 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED.

Jun 10, 1998 Visibility

FAN MOTOR AND BLOWER FAILED.

Jun 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXPERIENCING KNOCKING PROBLEMS.

Jun 10, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN PULLING.

Jun 10, 1998 Equipment

TAPE PLAYER FAILED TWICE.

Jun 10, 1998 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE FAILED DUE TO FAULTY SENDING UNIT.

Jun 10, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE CONTROL VALVE FAILED CAUSING STALLING.

Jun 10, 1998 Power Train

IGNITION KEY STICKING DUE TO FAULTY BRAKE LOCK SHIFT AND CABLE PARK INTERLOCK.

Jun 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED.

Jun 10, 1998 Visibility

FAN MOTOR AND BLOWER FAILED.

Jun 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXPERIENCING KNOCKING PROBLEMS.

Jun 9, 1998 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL COLLISION.

Jun 9, 1998 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL COLLISION.

May 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON APPLYING STEADY PRESSURE THE BRAKES RELEASE A COUPLE OF SECONDS AFTER INITIAL APPLICATION.

May 29, 1998 Structure

DOORS OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING PERSONS TO SLAM THE DOORS FOR THEM TO LATCH.

May 29, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING.

May 29, 1998 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO ACTIVATE DUE TO DESIGN.

May 29, 1998 Structure

WHEN THE TRUCK LID IS RAISED IN RAINY WEATHER, WATER DRIPS INTO LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DUE TO DESIGN.

May 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON APPLYING STEADY PRESSURE THE BRAKES RELEASE A COUPLE OF SECONDS AFTER INITIAL APPLICATION.

May 29, 1998 Structure

DOORS OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING PERSONS TO SLAM THE DOORS FOR THEM TO LATCH.

May 29, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING.

May 29, 1998 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO ACTIVATE DUE TO DESIGN.

May 29, 1998 Structure

WHEN THE TRUCK LID IS RAISED IN RAINY WEATHER, WATER DRIPS INTO LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DUE TO DESIGN.

Apr 29, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD CAME APART DUE TO MISSING/OMITTED NUT AND COTTER PIN.

Apr 29, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD CAME APART DUE TO MISSING/OMITTED NUT AND COTTER PIN.

Jan 27, 1998 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS ARE TOO LOW, WHEN SITTING IN SEAT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE RELEASE BUTTON.

Jan 27, 1998 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS ARE TOO LOW, WHEN SITTING IN SEAT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE RELEASE BUTTON.

Jan 5, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE: SITTING AT A STOP SIGN AND PULLED OFF AND FELT LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING ANY GAS. PUT FOOT ON GAS PEDAL, AND SUDDENLY IT STUCK OPEN AND STAYED. HAD TO PUT IN NEUTRAL AND TURN CAR OFF AND RESTART. *AK

Jan 5, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE: SITTING AT A STOP SIGN AND PULLED OFF AND FELT LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING ANY GAS. PUT FOOT ON GAS PEDAL, AND SUDDENLY IT STUCK OPEN AND STAYED. HAD TO PUT IN NEUTRAL AND TURN CAR OFF AND RESTART. *AK