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Jul 4, 2023 Air Bags Crash

A car hit me it the front passenger side the hood of my car bent up the passenger side of my windshield cracked and my car went spinning not one air bag came out

Jul 4, 2023 Air Bags Crash

A car hit me it the front passenger side the hood of my car bent up the passenger side of my windshield cracked and my car went spinning not one air bag came out

Sep 25, 2020 Electrical System 57,000 mi

IGNITION REQUIRES KEY JIGGLE IN ORDER TO START. ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS CONSTANT SHORTS, MAJOR FAILURE IN SUPPORTING SYSTEMS.

Sep 25, 2020 Visibility/wiper 57,000 mi

IGNITION REQUIRES KEY JIGGLE IN ORDER TO START. ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS CONSTANT SHORTS, MAJOR FAILURE IN SUPPORTING SYSTEMS.

Sep 25, 2020 Electrical System 57,000 mi

IGNITION REQUIRES KEY JIGGLE IN ORDER TO START. ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS CONSTANT SHORTS, MAJOR FAILURE IN SUPPORTING SYSTEMS.

Sep 25, 2020 Visibility/wiper 57,000 mi

IGNITION REQUIRES KEY JIGGLE IN ORDER TO START. ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS CONSTANT SHORTS, MAJOR FAILURE IN SUPPORTING SYSTEMS.

Dec 19, 2018 Electrical System 141,244 mi

I OWN A 2002 SATURN SL VEHICLE PURCHASED IN 7/2016. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING MY VEHICLE. BOTH STARTER AND BATTERY HAVE BOTH BEEN CHECKED OUT OK. ALL SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED ON 10/31/18. AFTER THESE REPAIRS, WHEN STARTED IT STILL MADE VERY NOISY SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. NOW I CAN'T GET IT...

Dec 19, 2018 Engine 141,244 mi

I OWN A 2002 SATURN SL VEHICLE PURCHASED IN 7/2016. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING MY VEHICLE. BOTH STARTER AND BATTERY HAVE BOTH BEEN CHECKED OUT OK. ALL SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED ON 10/31/18. AFTER THESE REPAIRS, WHEN STARTED IT STILL MADE VERY NOISY SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. NOW I CAN'T GET IT...

Dec 19, 2018 Power Train 141,244 mi

I OWN A 2002 SATURN SL VEHICLE PURCHASED IN 7/2016. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING MY VEHICLE. BOTH STARTER AND BATTERY HAVE BOTH BEEN CHECKED OUT OK. ALL SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED ON 10/31/18. AFTER THESE REPAIRS, WHEN STARTED IT STILL MADE VERY NOISY SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. NOW I CAN'T GET IT...

Dec 19, 2018 Electrical System 141,244 mi

I OWN A 2002 SATURN SL VEHICLE PURCHASED IN 7/2016. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING MY VEHICLE. BOTH STARTER AND BATTERY HAVE BOTH BEEN CHECKED OUT OK. ALL SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED ON 10/31/18. AFTER THESE REPAIRS, WHEN STARTED IT STILL MADE VERY NOISY SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. NOW I CAN'T GET IT...

Dec 19, 2018 Engine 141,244 mi

I OWN A 2002 SATURN SL VEHICLE PURCHASED IN 7/2016. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING MY VEHICLE. BOTH STARTER AND BATTERY HAVE BOTH BEEN CHECKED OUT OK. ALL SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED ON 10/31/18. AFTER THESE REPAIRS, WHEN STARTED IT STILL MADE VERY NOISY SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. NOW I CAN'T GET IT...

Dec 19, 2018 Power Train 141,244 mi

I OWN A 2002 SATURN SL VEHICLE PURCHASED IN 7/2016. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING MY VEHICLE. BOTH STARTER AND BATTERY HAVE BOTH BEEN CHECKED OUT OK. ALL SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED ON 10/31/18. AFTER THESE REPAIRS, WHEN STARTED IT STILL MADE VERY NOISY SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. NOW I CAN'T GET IT...

Aug 31, 2018 Seats Crash 252,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, WAS INVOLVED IN A 3 CAR COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD TRAVELING AT AT LEAST A MODERATE RATE OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A 2002 AUDI (I BELIEVE IT WAS) SUV. DURING THE COLLISION THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK FAILED AND COLLAPSED IN...

Aug 31, 2018 Seats Crash 252,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, WAS INVOLVED IN A 3 CAR COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD TRAVELING AT AT LEAST A MODERATE RATE OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A 2002 AUDI (I BELIEVE IT WAS) SUV. DURING THE COLLISION THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK FAILED AND COLLAPSED IN...

May 21, 2018 Engine 40,400 mi

RPMS GO UP TO 5 AND THEN DROP TO 0 - ENGINE STALLS AND WILL START BUT WILL CONTINUE AT HIGH RPMS AND KEEP STALLING. AS I WAS TRAVELING AT 50 MPH, THE RPMS WENT UP TO 5, AND THEN QUICKLY DROPPED TO 0. THE ENGINE STALLED AND I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WOULD START BUT WHEN REACHIN...

May 21, 2018 Engine 40,400 mi

RPMS GO UP TO 5 AND THEN DROP TO 0 - ENGINE STALLS AND WILL START BUT WILL CONTINUE AT HIGH RPMS AND KEEP STALLING. AS I WAS TRAVELING AT 50 MPH, THE RPMS WENT UP TO 5, AND THEN QUICKLY DROPPED TO 0. THE ENGINE STALLED AND I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WOULD START BUT WHEN REACHIN...

Feb 27, 2018 Structure 142,000 mi

AFTER OPENING ANY DOOR, THE HANDLES STICK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, WON'T RELEASE AND THE DOOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED.

Feb 27, 2018 Structure 142,000 mi

AFTER OPENING ANY DOOR, THE HANDLES STICK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, WON'T RELEASE AND THE DOOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED.

Sep 15, 2017 Electrical System 988,000 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER IS WORE OUT, WHEN PUTTING IN THE KEY, YOU HAVE TO JIGGLE THE KEY, SOMETIMES TAKES UP TO 10 MINUTES FOR THE KEY TO TURN AND START. SOMETIMES IT WORKS FINE. THIS IS AN OFF AND ON PROBLEM. THIS MONTH (SEPT 2017) IT HAS BEEN REAL BAD. I AM AFRAID TO GO ANYWHERE, FEARING I WILL BE STRAN...

Sep 15, 2017 Electrical System 988,000 mi

IGNITION CYLINDER IS WORE OUT, WHEN PUTTING IN THE KEY, YOU HAVE TO JIGGLE THE KEY, SOMETIMES TAKES UP TO 10 MINUTES FOR THE KEY TO TURN AND START. SOMETIMES IT WORKS FINE. THIS IS AN OFF AND ON PROBLEM. THIS MONTH (SEPT 2017) IT HAS BEEN REAL BAD. I AM AFRAID TO GO ANYWHERE, FEARING I WILL BE STRAN...

Jan 10, 2017 Air Bags Crash 34,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY RT. 80, WHEN A CAR SWERVED INTO RIGHT LANE IN FRONT OF ME FROM ENTRANCE RAMP. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 45 MILES AN HOUR. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A FRONT END COLLISION, CAUSING LIFE ALTERING INJURY. LEFT TEMPORAL BRAIN DAMAGE, POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME AND EPILEPSY, ALSO OTHE...

Jan 10, 2017 Air Bags Crash 34,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY RT. 80, WHEN A CAR SWERVED INTO RIGHT LANE IN FRONT OF ME FROM ENTRANCE RAMP. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 45 MILES AN HOUR. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A FRONT END COLLISION, CAUSING LIFE ALTERING INJURY. LEFT TEMPORAL BRAIN DAMAGE, POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME AND EPILEPSY, ALSO OTHE...

Dec 9, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE COOLANT SYSTEM BREAKS FREQUENTLY. THE RADIATOR BREAKS ABOUT EVERY YEAR. THERE ALSO SEEMS TO BE A STICKING ACCELERATOR. IF YOU HAVE TO ACCELERATE VERY QUICKLY. THE CAR WILL IDLE ABNORMALLY HIGH FOR WEEKS BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL. THE IGNITION KEY COMES OUT WITHOUT TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF.

Dec 9, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE COOLANT SYSTEM BREAKS FREQUENTLY. THE RADIATOR BREAKS ABOUT EVERY YEAR. THERE ALSO SEEMS TO BE A STICKING ACCELERATOR. IF YOU HAVE TO ACCELERATE VERY QUICKLY. THE CAR WILL IDLE ABNORMALLY HIGH FOR WEEKS BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL. THE IGNITION KEY COMES OUT WITHOUT TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF.

Aug 28, 2015 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND RETURNING TWENTY MINUTES LATER, THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE FAILED. THE ...

Aug 28, 2015 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND RETURNING TWENTY MINUTES LATER, THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE FAILED. THE ...

Jul 20, 2015 Electrical System 211,795 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 211,795. THE CO...

Jul 20, 2015 Electrical System 211,795 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 211,795. THE CO...

Jul 3, 2015 Steering

THIS VEHICLE IS A DEATH TRAP THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAN NOT START, WHOLE STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE, KEY COMES OUT DURING DRIVING. ...UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF

Jul 3, 2015 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE IS A DEATH TRAP THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAN NOT START, WHOLE STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE, KEY COMES OUT DURING DRIVING. ...UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF

Jul 3, 2015 Steering

THIS VEHICLE IS A DEATH TRAP THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAN NOT START, WHOLE STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE, KEY COMES OUT DURING DRIVING. ...UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF

Jul 3, 2015 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE IS A DEATH TRAP THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAN NOT START, WHOLE STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE, KEY COMES OUT DURING DRIVING. ...UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF

Mar 2, 2015 Electrical System 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE KEY EJECTED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN IN THE ON POSITION WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ...

Mar 2, 2015 Electrical System 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE KEY EJECTED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN IN THE ON POSITION WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ...

Oct 10, 2014 Engine 44,330 mi

SATURN IS AN L200 SERIES/THERE WAS ONLY THE LS ON YOUR LIST.NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OF ENGINE STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT ALL SPEEDS. CALLED SATURN/SAID VIN NOT ACCEPTED? LIVE IN FLORIDA KEYS/HAD TO GO TO MIAMI & GET TAIL LAMP FIXED/ONLY LASTED TWO WEEKS (THIS WAS BEFORE ENGINE STALL) & CALL TO SATURN. AM ...

Oct 10, 2014 Power Train 44,330 mi

SATURN IS AN L200 SERIES/THERE WAS ONLY THE LS ON YOUR LIST.NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OF ENGINE STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT ALL SPEEDS. CALLED SATURN/SAID VIN NOT ACCEPTED? LIVE IN FLORIDA KEYS/HAD TO GO TO MIAMI & GET TAIL LAMP FIXED/ONLY LASTED TWO WEEKS (THIS WAS BEFORE ENGINE STALL) & CALL TO SATURN. AM ...

Oct 10, 2014 Engine 44,330 mi

SATURN IS AN L200 SERIES/THERE WAS ONLY THE LS ON YOUR LIST.NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OF ENGINE STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT ALL SPEEDS. CALLED SATURN/SAID VIN NOT ACCEPTED? LIVE IN FLORIDA KEYS/HAD TO GO TO MIAMI & GET TAIL LAMP FIXED/ONLY LASTED TWO WEEKS (THIS WAS BEFORE ENGINE STALL) & CALL TO SATURN. AM ...

Oct 10, 2014 Power Train 44,330 mi

SATURN IS AN L200 SERIES/THERE WAS ONLY THE LS ON YOUR LIST.NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OF ENGINE STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT ALL SPEEDS. CALLED SATURN/SAID VIN NOT ACCEPTED? LIVE IN FLORIDA KEYS/HAD TO GO TO MIAMI & GET TAIL LAMP FIXED/ONLY LASTED TWO WEEKS (THIS WAS BEFORE ENGINE STALL) & CALL TO SATURN. AM ...

Oct 6, 2014 Air Bags

WE HAVE A SATURN SL1 THAT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT THE CARS ON THE IGNITION RECALL LIST HAVE. THE KEY COMES OUT IN ANY POSITION - THE WHEEL LOCKS UP AND WE CAN'T GET IT TO UNLOCK - WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND OUR ROADS ARE VERY ROUGH. WE FEEL THAT THE KEY MAY MOVE FROM THE RUN POSITION WHI...

Oct 6, 2014 Electrical System

WE HAVE A SATURN SL1 THAT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT THE CARS ON THE IGNITION RECALL LIST HAVE. THE KEY COMES OUT IN ANY POSITION - THE WHEEL LOCKS UP AND WE CAN'T GET IT TO UNLOCK - WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND OUR ROADS ARE VERY ROUGH. WE FEEL THAT THE KEY MAY MOVE FROM THE RUN POSITION WHI...

Oct 6, 2014 Air Bags

WE HAVE A SATURN SL1 THAT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT THE CARS ON THE IGNITION RECALL LIST HAVE. THE KEY COMES OUT IN ANY POSITION - THE WHEEL LOCKS UP AND WE CAN'T GET IT TO UNLOCK - WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND OUR ROADS ARE VERY ROUGH. WE FEEL THAT THE KEY MAY MOVE FROM THE RUN POSITION WHI...

Oct 6, 2014 Electrical System

WE HAVE A SATURN SL1 THAT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT THE CARS ON THE IGNITION RECALL LIST HAVE. THE KEY COMES OUT IN ANY POSITION - THE WHEEL LOCKS UP AND WE CAN'T GET IT TO UNLOCK - WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND OUR ROADS ARE VERY ROUGH. WE FEEL THAT THE KEY MAY MOVE FROM THE RUN POSITION WHI...

Sep 29, 2014 Electrical System 105,619 mi

KEYS COME OUT OF IGNITION DURING USE. *TR

Sep 29, 2014 Electrical System 105,619 mi

KEYS COME OUT OF IGNITION DURING USE. *TR

Sep 23, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY SATURN AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS IT WAS FINE THEN AFTER 200 MILES THE BRAKES STARTED GRINDING THEN WOULD STOP. CHECKED THE CALIPERS THEY WERE FINE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AGAIN DUE TO THE GRINDING BRAKES WERE FINE. 2 WEEKS LATER SAME THING THEN STOPPED IT START...

Sep 23, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY SATURN AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS IT WAS FINE THEN AFTER 200 MILES THE BRAKES STARTED GRINDING THEN WOULD STOP. CHECKED THE CALIPERS THEY WERE FINE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AGAIN DUE TO THE GRINDING BRAKES WERE FINE. 2 WEEKS LATER SAME THING THEN STOPPED IT START...

Sep 8, 2014 Steering Crash 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. WHILE COMING OUT OF A LEFT TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO DRIVE INTO A DITCH, OVER A LEVEE, AND CRASH INTO A PIPE. ONCE THE ...

Sep 8, 2014 Steering Crash 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. WHILE COMING OUT OF A LEFT TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO DRIVE INTO A DITCH, OVER A LEVEE, AND CRASH INTO A PIPE. ONCE THE ...

Sep 6, 2014 Steering 115,000 mi

SPOUSE AND I USE CAR. THE VERY FIRST TIME THE OCCURRENCE HAPPENED, WAS WHEN PARKING CAR INTO DRIVEWAY, I WENT TO TURN OFF CAR IGNITION AND ACCIDENTALLY HIT KEY RING, AND THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION, WITH THE CAR IN PARK, YET STILL RUNNING. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR...

Sep 6, 2014 Steering 115,000 mi

SPOUSE AND I USE CAR. THE VERY FIRST TIME THE OCCURRENCE HAPPENED, WAS WHEN PARKING CAR INTO DRIVEWAY, I WENT TO TURN OFF CAR IGNITION AND ACCIDENTALLY HIT KEY RING, AND THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION, WITH THE CAR IN PARK, YET STILL RUNNING. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR...

Sep 5, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000...UPDATED 10/06/14 *BF

Sep 5, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000...UPDATED 10/06/14 *BF

Aug 20, 2014 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

KEY COMES OUT FREELY WHILE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND KEY DOES NOT NEED TO BE IN THE IGNITION ONCE CAR IS STARTED. ENGINE WILL RANDOMLY STALL. *TR

Aug 20, 2014 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

KEY COMES OUT FREELY WHILE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND KEY DOES NOT NEED TO BE IN THE IGNITION ONCE CAR IS STARTED. ENGINE WILL RANDOMLY STALL. *TR

Jul 2, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING IGNITION FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...

Jul 2, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING IGNITION FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...

Jul 1, 2014 Electrical System

I HAVE REMOVED THE KEY WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO RUN. THE KEY FALLS OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. ADDITIONALLY, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED BEFORE BEING TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION. THIS CAUSES THE KEY TO BE DIFFICULT TO REINSERT INTO THE IGNITION. *TR

Jul 1, 2014 Electrical System

I HAVE REMOVED THE KEY WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO RUN. THE KEY FALLS OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. ADDITIONALLY, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED BEFORE BEING TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION. THIS CAUSES THE KEY TO BE DIFFICULT TO REINSERT INTO THE IGNITION. *TR

Jun 27, 2014 Engine 230,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH IS HARD TO IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN ON AND ONCE THE CAR IS RUNNING THE KEY WILL TURN TO THE OFF POSITION AND WITH THE KEY EXTRACTED FROM THE LOCK THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN. *TR

Jun 27, 2014 Electrical System 230,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH IS HARD TO IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN ON AND ONCE THE CAR IS RUNNING THE KEY WILL TURN TO THE OFF POSITION AND WITH THE KEY EXTRACTED FROM THE LOCK THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN. *TR

Jun 27, 2014 Engine 230,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH IS HARD TO IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN ON AND ONCE THE CAR IS RUNNING THE KEY WILL TURN TO THE OFF POSITION AND WITH THE KEY EXTRACTED FROM THE LOCK THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN. *TR

Jun 27, 2014 Electrical System 230,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH IS HARD TO IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN ON AND ONCE THE CAR IS RUNNING THE KEY WILL TURN TO THE OFF POSITION AND WITH THE KEY EXTRACTED FROM THE LOCK THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN. *TR

Jun 16, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

WHILE CAR IS MOVING KEY COMES OUT OF IGNITION. *TR

Jun 16, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

WHILE CAR IS MOVING KEY COMES OUT OF IGNITION. *TR

Jun 12, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL2. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT WA...

Jun 12, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL2. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT WA...

Jun 9, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCKED AND PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM BEING STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Jun 9, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCKED AND PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM BEING STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

May 29, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

WHEN I REMOVED THE KEYS FROM MY CAR IT KEPT RUNNING. THEY KEYS HAVE ONLY FALLEN OUT TWICE, BUT I HAVE SINCE REMOVED ALL THE EXTRAS FROM THE KEY FOB. BUT THE CAR SHOULD NOT CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER IT HAS BEEN PLACED IN PARK AND THE KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. I KNOW IT IS AN OLDER CAR AND CURRENT...

May 29, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS LOW ON THE HIGH BEAMS AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNIT...

May 29, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS LOW ON THE HIGH BEAMS AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNIT...

May 29, 2014 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS LOW ON THE HIGH BEAMS AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNIT...

May 29, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

WHEN I REMOVED THE KEYS FROM MY CAR IT KEPT RUNNING. THEY KEYS HAVE ONLY FALLEN OUT TWICE, BUT I HAVE SINCE REMOVED ALL THE EXTRAS FROM THE KEY FOB. BUT THE CAR SHOULD NOT CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER IT HAS BEEN PLACED IN PARK AND THE KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. I KNOW IT IS AN OLDER CAR AND CURRENT...

May 29, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS LOW ON THE HIGH BEAMS AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNIT...

May 29, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS LOW ON THE HIGH BEAMS AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNIT...

May 29, 2014 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS LOW ON THE HIGH BEAMS AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNIT...

May 22, 2014 Electrical System 75,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FAILS CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK AND OR UNABLE TO TURN ON CAR. *TR

May 22, 2014 Steering 75,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FAILS CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK AND OR UNABLE TO TURN ON CAR. *TR

May 22, 2014 Electrical System 75,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FAILS CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK AND OR UNABLE TO TURN ON CAR. *TR

May 22, 2014 Steering 75,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH FAILS CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK AND OR UNABLE TO TURN ON CAR. *TR

Apr 29, 2014 Electrical System 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE KEY FAILED TO TURN TO START THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

Apr 29, 2014 Electrical System 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE KEY FAILED TO TURN TO START THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

Apr 14, 2014 Electrical System 162,000 mi

THE KEY COMES OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE RUNNING. THERE IS ALSO TROUBLE TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START IT. SIMILAR TO WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS, SOMETIMES THE KEY WONT TURN. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND TAKES 20-30 TRIES BEFORE IT FINALLY TURNS OVER...

Apr 14, 2014 Electrical System 162,000 mi

THE KEY COMES OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE RUNNING. THERE IS ALSO TROUBLE TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START IT. SIMILAR TO WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS, SOMETIMES THE KEY WONT TURN. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND TAKES 20-30 TRIES BEFORE IT FINALLY TURNS OVER...

Apr 11, 2014 Electrical System 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Apr 11, 2014 Electrical System 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Mar 21, 2014 Electrical System 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN LS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE DRIVER DROVE AT LOW SPEED IN A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO ADV...

Mar 21, 2014 Electrical System 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN LS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE DRIVER DROVE AT LOW SPEED IN A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO ADV...

Mar 14, 2014 Electrical System

THE GM IGNITION PROBLEMS PROMPTING THE CURRENT RECALL ALSO AFFECTED THE CAR ABOVE. I BOUGHT THE 2002 SATURN NEW IN MARCH OF 2003, AND OWNED IT FOR OVER 10 YEARS, SELLING IT LAST FALL TO A FRIEND. I HAD IT AT THE JAKE SWEENEY (CINCINNATI) DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES FOR STRANGE "ELECTRICAL" PROBLEMS. ...

Mar 14, 2014 Exterior Lighting

THE GM IGNITION PROBLEMS PROMPTING THE CURRENT RECALL ALSO AFFECTED THE CAR ABOVE. I BOUGHT THE 2002 SATURN NEW IN MARCH OF 2003, AND OWNED IT FOR OVER 10 YEARS, SELLING IT LAST FALL TO A FRIEND. I HAD IT AT THE JAKE SWEENEY (CINCINNATI) DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES FOR STRANGE "ELECTRICAL" PROBLEMS. ...

Mar 14, 2014 Electrical System

THE GM IGNITION PROBLEMS PROMPTING THE CURRENT RECALL ALSO AFFECTED THE CAR ABOVE. I BOUGHT THE 2002 SATURN NEW IN MARCH OF 2003, AND OWNED IT FOR OVER 10 YEARS, SELLING IT LAST FALL TO A FRIEND. I HAD IT AT THE JAKE SWEENEY (CINCINNATI) DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES FOR STRANGE "ELECTRICAL" PROBLEMS. ...

Mar 14, 2014 Exterior Lighting

THE GM IGNITION PROBLEMS PROMPTING THE CURRENT RECALL ALSO AFFECTED THE CAR ABOVE. I BOUGHT THE 2002 SATURN NEW IN MARCH OF 2003, AND OWNED IT FOR OVER 10 YEARS, SELLING IT LAST FALL TO A FRIEND. I HAD IT AT THE JAKE SWEENEY (CINCINNATI) DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES FOR STRANGE "ELECTRICAL" PROBLEMS. ...

Mar 10, 2014 Electrical System 155,062 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED....

Mar 10, 2014 Electrical System 155,062 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED....

Aug 31, 2013 Power Train 89,000 mi

I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP SIGN,WENT TO PUT IT FIRST (5SPEED) AND THE SHIFTER BUSHING BROKE. THE SHIFTER WAS JUST FLOPPING AROUND.I COULD HAVE BEEN IN SERIOUS SITUATION IF I WAS IN THE CITY OR TRAVELING.OR PICKING UP A SENIOR CUSTOMER. *JS

Aug 31, 2013 Power Train 89,000 mi

I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP SIGN,WENT TO PUT IT FIRST (5SPEED) AND THE SHIFTER BUSHING BROKE. THE SHIFTER WAS JUST FLOPPING AROUND.I COULD HAVE BEEN IN SERIOUS SITUATION IF I WAS IN THE CITY OR TRAVELING.OR PICKING UP A SENIOR CUSTOMER. *JS

Jan 4, 2013 Engine 160,000 mi

WHILE GOING FROM A PARKED POSITION TO DRIVING. THE CAR SHIFTED GEARS VERY HARD TO THE POINT IT RATTLED THE WHOLE CAR. I STOPPED DRIVING AND CHECKED THE ENGINE AND ALL FLUID LEVELS. EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE. AS I PULLED OFF AGAIN IT DID THE SAME THING EACH TIME THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED GEARS,...

Jan 4, 2013 Engine 160,000 mi

WHILE GOING FROM A PARKED POSITION TO DRIVING. THE CAR SHIFTED GEARS VERY HARD TO THE POINT IT RATTLED THE WHOLE CAR. I STOPPED DRIVING AND CHECKED THE ENGINE AND ALL FLUID LEVELS. EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE. AS I PULLED OFF AGAIN IT DID THE SAME THING EACH TIME THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED GEARS,...

Dec 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL2. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE BULB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE BULB WAS REPLACED, THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40...

Dec 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL2. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE BULB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE BULB WAS REPLACED, THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40...

May 27, 2010 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH-LOCK MECHANISM IS BAD. MECHANIC STATES THIS HAS BEEN AN ON- GOING PROBLEM. REPLACING WHOLE IGNITION SYSTEM, PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE SINCE AROUND 50,000 MILE MARK. PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME CAR IS STARTED. *TR

May 27, 2010 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH-LOCK MECHANISM IS BAD. MECHANIC STATES THIS HAS BEEN AN ON- GOING PROBLEM. REPLACING WHOLE IGNITION SYSTEM, PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE SINCE AROUND 50,000 MILE MARK. PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME CAR IS STARTED. *TR

Oct 20, 2009 Fuel System, Other

CAR IDLES HIGH. IF YOU ARE AT A LIGHT OR PARKED IN THE CAR THE CAR WILL IDLE HIGH THEN SHUT OFF. IF YOUARE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND NEED TO PICK UP SPEED THE CAR REVS UP AND THEN RPMS GO REAL HIGH BUT NOT ANY POWER PUT INTO THE CAR TO MOVE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE WE FIRST BOUGHT THE ...

Oct 20, 2009 Electrical System

CAR IDLES HIGH. IF YOU ARE AT A LIGHT OR PARKED IN THE CAR THE CAR WILL IDLE HIGH THEN SHUT OFF. IF YOUARE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND NEED TO PICK UP SPEED THE CAR REVS UP AND THEN RPMS GO REAL HIGH BUT NOT ANY POWER PUT INTO THE CAR TO MOVE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE WE FIRST BOUGHT THE ...

Oct 20, 2009 Fuel System, Other

CAR IDLES HIGH. IF YOU ARE AT A LIGHT OR PARKED IN THE CAR THE CAR WILL IDLE HIGH THEN SHUT OFF. IF YOUARE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND NEED TO PICK UP SPEED THE CAR REVS UP AND THEN RPMS GO REAL HIGH BUT NOT ANY POWER PUT INTO THE CAR TO MOVE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE WE FIRST BOUGHT THE ...

Oct 20, 2009 Electrical System

CAR IDLES HIGH. IF YOU ARE AT A LIGHT OR PARKED IN THE CAR THE CAR WILL IDLE HIGH THEN SHUT OFF. IF YOUARE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND NEED TO PICK UP SPEED THE CAR REVS UP AND THEN RPMS GO REAL HIGH BUT NOT ANY POWER PUT INTO THE CAR TO MOVE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE WE FIRST BOUGHT THE ...

Sep 23, 2009 Electrical System Crash 100,414 mi

THE STARTER MOTOR ENERGIZED WITHOUT A KEY IN THE IGNITION OR ANYONE IN/NEAR THE CAR. IT WAS IN GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, AND IT RAN OVER A 12 INCH "STOP" AND INTO A FREEZER WHERE IT CONTINUED TO RUN FOR SOMETIME UNTIL IT BURNED UP. THE FREEZER PREVENTED IT FROM GOING THROUGH THE GARAGE ...

Sep 23, 2009 Electrical System Crash 100,414 mi

THE STARTER MOTOR ENERGIZED WITHOUT A KEY IN THE IGNITION OR ANYONE IN/NEAR THE CAR. IT WAS IN GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, AND IT RAN OVER A 12 INCH "STOP" AND INTO A FREEZER WHERE IT CONTINUED TO RUN FOR SOMETIME UNTIL IT BURNED UP. THE FREEZER PREVENTED IT FROM GOING THROUGH THE GARAGE ...

Feb 10, 2009 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTS THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE FAILS AND THE IGNITION WILL NOT START. SHE HAD NEW KEYS MADE, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT DIM. THE FA...

Feb 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTS THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE FAILS AND THE IGNITION WILL NOT START. SHE HAD NEW KEYS MADE, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT DIM. THE FA...

Feb 10, 2009 Power Train 10,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR SINCE NEW DELAY AND HARD SHIFTS INTO REVERSE ALWAYS, AND FORWARD GEARS QUITE FREQUENTLY HAD SATURN SERVICE DEPT CHECK AND THEY SHOW NO CODES. *TR

Feb 10, 2009 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTS THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE FAILS AND THE IGNITION WILL NOT START. SHE HAD NEW KEYS MADE, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT DIM. THE FA...

Feb 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTS THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE FAILS AND THE IGNITION WILL NOT START. SHE HAD NEW KEYS MADE, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED AND WILL NOT DIM. THE FA...

Feb 10, 2009 Power Train 10,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR SINCE NEW DELAY AND HARD SHIFTS INTO REVERSE ALWAYS, AND FORWARD GEARS QUITE FREQUENTLY HAD SATURN SERVICE DEPT CHECK AND THEY SHOW NO CODES. *TR

Jan 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

2002 SATURN SL2 TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND DAMAGED ENGINE VALVES. *TR

Jan 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

2002 SATURN SL2 TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND DAMAGED ENGINE VALVES. *TR

Nov 7, 2008 Power Train 55 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2002 SATURN SL MILEAGE: 50+K ONLY 2ND OWNER BOUGHT FROM USED AUTO DEALER. COVERED ON DEALER WARRANTY AND FIXED IN 2005. TRANSMISSION FAILURE AGAIN AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRATION- 2008. *TR

Nov 7, 2008 Power Train 55 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2002 SATURN SL MILEAGE: 50+K ONLY 2ND OWNER BOUGHT FROM USED AUTO DEALER. COVERED ON DEALER WARRANTY AND FIXED IN 2005. TRANSMISSION FAILURE AGAIN AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRATION- 2008. *TR

Oct 22, 2008 Power Train 86,500 mi

ONE EVENING LAST WEEK I NOTICED THAT WHEN I WOULD SHIFT GEARS AFTER BEING PARKED, IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING DROPPED UNDER MY CAR. THE SAME NIGHT, I WOULD BE DRIVING ABOUT 35-40 MILES AND HOUR IN THE 1-2 RPM RANGE, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE GAUGE WOULD QUICKLY JUMP TO 3 RPMS AND THEN DROP BACK DOWN. IT DID ...

Oct 22, 2008 Power Train 86,500 mi

ONE EVENING LAST WEEK I NOTICED THAT WHEN I WOULD SHIFT GEARS AFTER BEING PARKED, IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING DROPPED UNDER MY CAR. THE SAME NIGHT, I WOULD BE DRIVING ABOUT 35-40 MILES AND HOUR IN THE 1-2 RPM RANGE, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE GAUGE WOULD QUICKLY JUMP TO 3 RPMS AND THEN DROP BACK DOWN. IT DID ...

Aug 8, 2008 Tires 16,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL1. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-75 MPH, BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT. TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FAILURES, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TO FIND OUT IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE LONG DISTANCES. THE VEHICLE PASSED INSPECTION AND THE DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF THE FAU...

Aug 8, 2008 Tires 16,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL1. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-75 MPH, BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT. TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FAILURES, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TO FIND OUT IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE LONG DISTANCES. THE VEHICLE PASSED INSPECTION AND THE DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF THE FAU...

Jul 25, 2008 Electrical System

I HAVE A SATURN SL2 AND EVERYTIME I TRY TO START THE CAR, THE KEY GETS STUCK AND I HAVE TO JIGGLE AND PUSH AND SHOVE AND SIT IN THE HOT CAR FOR OVER 15 MINUTES IN THE SUMMER HEAT TO START THE CAR. THIS IS AFTER I PAID TO HAVE TWO NEW KEYS MADE THINKING THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I DID SOME RESEAR...

Jul 25, 2008 Electrical System

I HAVE A SATURN SL2 AND EVERYTIME I TRY TO START THE CAR, THE KEY GETS STUCK AND I HAVE TO JIGGLE AND PUSH AND SHOVE AND SIT IN THE HOT CAR FOR OVER 15 MINUTES IN THE SUMMER HEAT TO START THE CAR. THIS IS AFTER I PAID TO HAVE TWO NEW KEYS MADE THINKING THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I DID SOME RESEAR...

Jul 11, 2008 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT WOULD JAM AND NOT TURN TO THE ACCESSORY POSITION. HE DESCRIBED THE IGNITION LOCK AS "FROZEN". AFTER REFERENCING THE OWNER'S MANUAL, THE CONTACT JIGGLED THE STEERING WHEEL AND KEY, BUT STILL WAS UNABLE TO TUR...

Jul 11, 2008 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT WOULD JAM AND NOT TURN TO THE ACCESSORY POSITION. HE DESCRIBED THE IGNITION LOCK AS "FROZEN". AFTER REFERENCING THE OWNER'S MANUAL, THE CONTACT JIGGLED THE STEERING WHEEL AND KEY, BUT STILL WAS UNABLE TO TUR...

Jun 16, 2008 Power Train 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 SL1 (AUTO TRANSMISSION)WITH OVER 150,000 MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION HAD STARTED CLUNKING WHEN ENGAGED IN REVERSE AND ALSO WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN OTHER GEARS. I DECIDED TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT. I HAVE HAD MY CAR AT A TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH NOW. THE MECHANICS REPLA...

Jun 16, 2008 Power Train 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 SL1 (AUTO TRANSMISSION)WITH OVER 150,000 MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION HAD STARTED CLUNKING WHEN ENGAGED IN REVERSE AND ALSO WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN OTHER GEARS. I DECIDED TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT. I HAVE HAD MY CAR AT A TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH NOW. THE MECHANICS REPLA...

Jun 11, 2008 Electrical System 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL1. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO TURN ON THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN TO THE START POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TAKES 5-10 MINUTES OF ATTEMPTING TO TURN ON THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE IGNITION WOULD TURN. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFEREN...

Jun 11, 2008 Electrical System 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL1. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO TURN ON THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN TO THE START POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TAKES 5-10 MINUTES OF ATTEMPTING TO TURN ON THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE IGNITION WOULD TURN. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFEREN...

Apr 14, 2008 Electrical System 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL2. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DURING THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR...

Apr 14, 2008 Electrical System 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL2. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DURING THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR...

Mar 11, 2008 Power Train 33,175 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL2. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME SLUGGISH WHILE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. HE HAD TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND GRADUALLY ACCELERATE IN ORDER TO SWITCH GEARS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND THEY ACCUSED HIM OF NOT F...

Mar 11, 2008 Power Train 33,175 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL2. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME SLUGGISH WHILE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. HE HAD TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND GRADUALLY ACCELERATE IN ORDER TO SWITCH GEARS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND THEY ACCUSED HIM OF NOT F...

Feb 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANT, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WITH A COMPLAINT THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WELL AND DESCRIBED IT AS "SLUGGISH". AFTER CHECKING IT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS NOT THE ENGINE. WHEN I KEPT NOTICING THAT THE OIL IN THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY LOW BETWEEN OIL CHAN...

Feb 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANT, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WITH A COMPLAINT THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WELL AND DESCRIBED IT AS "SLUGGISH". AFTER CHECKING IT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS NOT THE ENGINE. WHEN I KEPT NOTICING THAT THE OIL IN THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY LOW BETWEEN OIL CHAN...

Nov 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

AT AROUND 60K THE SATURN SL1 2002 SHOWED A TROUBLE CODE WITH THE INTAKE GASKET LEAKING FUEL MILEAGE SUFFERED. THIS CAR CAN NOT PASS SMOG AND NOW THE CAR IS CONSUMING 1 QT OF OIL IN 300 MILES, AS WELL AS GETTING TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AS I WOULD THINK THAT SINCE THE NET IS ...

Nov 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

AT AROUND 60K THE SATURN SL1 2002 SHOWED A TROUBLE CODE WITH THE INTAKE GASKET LEAKING FUEL MILEAGE SUFFERED. THIS CAR CAN NOT PASS SMOG AND NOW THE CAR IS CONSUMING 1 QT OF OIL IN 300 MILES, AS WELL AS GETTING TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AS I WOULD THINK THAT SINCE THE NET IS ...

Jul 25, 2007 Power Train 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 SATURN SL2 AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION TWICE NOW. I BELIEVE THAT THE DEALERSHIP IN MANCHESTER, NH KNOWINGLY SOLD IT TO ME LIKE THIS SINCE I HAD BROUGHT UP A VERY SLIGHT SPEED UP EFFECT THE CAR HAD TO THE CAR SALES WOMAN, AND SHE HAD TOLD ME THAT IT WAS BECAUSE THE CAR HAD ...

Jul 25, 2007 Power Train 68,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 SATURN SL2 AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION TWICE NOW. I BELIEVE THAT THE DEALERSHIP IN MANCHESTER, NH KNOWINGLY SOLD IT TO ME LIKE THIS SINCE I HAD BROUGHT UP A VERY SLIGHT SPEED UP EFFECT THE CAR HAD TO THE CAR SALES WOMAN, AND SHE HAD TOLD ME THAT IT WAS BECAUSE THE CAR HAD ...

Apr 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 95,000 mi

MY SON HAD AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING 3 OTHER VEHICLES. THE MOTOR OF THE 2002 SATURN SL1 IN WHICH HE WAS DRIVING STALLED AS HE EXITED THE HIGHWAY ONTO A SERVICE ROAD. ONCE THE ENGINE STALLED,HE DID NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, HE STRUCK 2 VEHICLES THAT WERE STOPPED ...

Apr 1, 2007 Electrical System Crash 95,000 mi

MY SON HAD AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING 3 OTHER VEHICLES. THE MOTOR OF THE 2002 SATURN SL1 IN WHICH HE WAS DRIVING STALLED AS HE EXITED THE HIGHWAY ONTO A SERVICE ROAD. ONCE THE ENGINE STALLED,HE DID NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, HE STRUCK 2 VEHICLES THAT WERE STOPPED ...

Apr 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 95,000 mi

MY SON HAD AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING 3 OTHER VEHICLES. THE MOTOR OF THE 2002 SATURN SL1 IN WHICH HE WAS DRIVING STALLED AS HE EXITED THE HIGHWAY ONTO A SERVICE ROAD. ONCE THE ENGINE STALLED,HE DID NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, HE STRUCK 2 VEHICLES THAT WERE STOPPED ...

Apr 1, 2007 Electrical System Crash 95,000 mi

MY SON HAD AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING 3 OTHER VEHICLES. THE MOTOR OF THE 2002 SATURN SL1 IN WHICH HE WAS DRIVING STALLED AS HE EXITED THE HIGHWAY ONTO A SERVICE ROAD. ONCE THE ENGINE STALLED,HE DID NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, HE STRUCK 2 VEHICLES THAT WERE STOPPED ...

Mar 7, 2007 Steering 70,000 mi

RACK AND PINION SYSTEM.. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.. SATURN TOLD ME SINCE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRENTY THAT IT'S GOING TO COST ME 999.99 DOLLARS TO FIX IT A LOT OF OTHER THINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MORE THEN ONCE.. *JB

Mar 7, 2007 Steering 70,000 mi

RACK AND PINION SYSTEM.. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.. SATURN TOLD ME SINCE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRENTY THAT IT'S GOING TO COST ME 999.99 DOLLARS TO FIX IT A LOT OF OTHER THINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MORE THEN ONCE.. *JB

Jan 18, 2007 Electrical System 37,672 mi

AT MY LAST SERVICE VISIT, THE REPAIR TECH RECOMMENDED THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF: 1 IGNITION HOUSING BOLT -- HE STATED THAT WITHOUT THIS REPAIR, THE CAR COULD SUDDENLY "STOP WHERE IT IS AND BE UNSTEERABLE AND/OR UNDRIVEABLE". (LORD HELP WHOEVER'S BEHIND ME ON THE FREEWAY THAT DAY!) I'VE OWNED 5 VEHIC...

Jan 18, 2007 Electrical System 37,672 mi

AT MY LAST SERVICE VISIT, THE REPAIR TECH RECOMMENDED THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF: 1 IGNITION HOUSING BOLT -- HE STATED THAT WITHOUT THIS REPAIR, THE CAR COULD SUDDENLY "STOP WHERE IT IS AND BE UNSTEERABLE AND/OR UNDRIVEABLE". (LORD HELP WHOEVER'S BEHIND ME ON THE FREEWAY THAT DAY!) I'VE OWNED 5 VEHIC...

Dec 11, 2006 Power Train 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, A NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD, AND TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR WENT THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSMISSION. UPDATED 01/10...

Dec 11, 2006 Power Train 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, A NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD, AND TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR WENT THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSMISSION. UPDATED 01/10...

Oct 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

THE BRAKES ON MY 2002 SL1 SATURN HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 15,000 MI; NOW, AT 30,000 MI, THE SATURN DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. I PREVIOUSLY HAD A 1991 SATURN SL1, FOR 11 YEARS AND WITH MORE THAN 100,000 MI, AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, SO IT'S NOT MY STYLE...

Oct 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

THE BRAKES ON MY 2002 SL1 SATURN HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 15,000 MI; NOW, AT 30,000 MI, THE SATURN DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. I PREVIOUSLY HAD A 1991 SATURN SL1, FOR 11 YEARS AND WITH MORE THAN 100,000 MI, AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, SO IT'S NOT MY STYLE...

Oct 17, 2006 Suspension 48 mi

LEFT FRONT STRUT/COIL SPRING BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO EXTREME RUST. VEHICLE WAS A 2002 YEAR MODEL WITH 45,000 MILES. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND DEALER DID NOT CONSIDER RUST-INDUCED FAILURE TO BE ABNORMAL. COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,068 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN A RELATIVELY YOUNG VEHICLE WITH 52,000 MILES. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND COST $600.00 TO FIX. *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Suspension 48 mi

LEFT FRONT STRUT/COIL SPRING BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO EXTREME RUST. VEHICLE WAS A 2002 YEAR MODEL WITH 45,000 MILES. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND DEALER DID NOT CONSIDER RUST-INDUCED FAILURE TO BE ABNORMAL. COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,068 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN A RELATIVELY YOUNG VEHICLE WITH 52,000 MILES. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND COST $600.00 TO FIX. *NM

Aug 22, 2006 Tires

2002 SATURN SL-1 REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. *KB THE CONSUMER NOTICED SOMETHING FLYING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS LOOSING CONTROL AND IMMEDIATELY GRASPED THE STEERING WHEEL TO REGAIN CONTROL. *JB

Aug 22, 2006 Tires

2002 SATURN SL-1 REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. *KB THE CONSUMER NOTICED SOMETHING FLYING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS LOOSING CONTROL AND IMMEDIATELY GRASPED THE STEERING WHEEL TO REGAIN CONTROL. *JB

Aug 7, 2006 Seats Crash 64,000 mi

AFTER LEAVING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I HAD TO STOP SUDDENLY BECAUSE THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED FOR A STALLED CAR IN THE LANE OF TRAFFIC WE WERE TRAVELING. THE CAR BEHIND ME ALSO STOPPED. THE CAR BEHIND THIS CAR COLLIDED WITH THE CAR BEHIND ME CAUSING IT TO COLLIDE WITH MY CAR WHICH WAS THEN PUSHED I...

Aug 7, 2006 Seats Crash 64,000 mi

AFTER LEAVING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I HAD TO STOP SUDDENLY BECAUSE THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED FOR A STALLED CAR IN THE LANE OF TRAFFIC WE WERE TRAVELING. THE CAR BEHIND ME ALSO STOPPED. THE CAR BEHIND THIS CAR COLLIDED WITH THE CAR BEHIND ME CAUSING IT TO COLLIDE WITH MY CAR WHICH WAS THEN PUSHED I...

Aug 3, 2006 Unknown Or Other 42,000 mi

ANTENNA CONNECTOR (HOLDER) FAILS ON A 2002 SATURN SL1 WITH 42K MILES ON IT RADIO WOULDN'T RECEIVE FM RECEPTION OVER 30 MILES! HAD FACTORY PUT BACK IN AND NO DIFFERENCE THOUGHT RADIO WAS BAD NOT THE CASE! REMOVED HOLDER WHICH WAS DIFFICULT TO DO TOOK 5 HOURS REMOVING AND PUTTING A NEW ONE IN COST 4...

Aug 3, 2006 Unknown Or Other 42,000 mi

ANTENNA CONNECTOR (HOLDER) FAILS ON A 2002 SATURN SL1 WITH 42K MILES ON IT RADIO WOULDN'T RECEIVE FM RECEPTION OVER 30 MILES! HAD FACTORY PUT BACK IN AND NO DIFFERENCE THOUGHT RADIO WAS BAD NOT THE CASE! REMOVED HOLDER WHICH WAS DIFFICULT TO DO TOOK 5 HOURS REMOVING AND PUTTING A NEW ONE IN COST 4...

Jul 20, 2006 Seats Crash

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TWO FRONT SEATS FAILED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER RECLINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER WERE INJU...

Jul 20, 2006 Seats Crash

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TWO FRONT SEATS FAILED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER RECLINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER WERE INJU...

Jul 6, 2006 Seats 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO WIRES AT THE BACK OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WERE POKING OUT THROUGH THE UPHOLSTERY AND SOMEONE COULD BE INJURED. IT WAS NOT SAFE FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AS WELL. THE DEALER OFFERED TO PAY FOR PARTIAL REPAIR BUT THE CONTACT EXPRESSED DISSATISFACTION WITH WITH...

Jul 6, 2006 Seats 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO WIRES AT THE BACK OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WERE POKING OUT THROUGH THE UPHOLSTERY AND SOMEONE COULD BE INJURED. IT WAS NOT SAFE FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AS WELL. THE DEALER OFFERED TO PAY FOR PARTIAL REPAIR BUT THE CONTACT EXPRESSED DISSATISFACTION WITH WITH...

Apr 11, 2006 Suspension

2002 SL2 FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TS A DEFECT OR PRODUCT FAILURE IN THE COIL SPRING MOUNT, STRUT MOUNT OR TIE ROD RELEASED ENOUGH KINETIC ENERGY TO LIFT THE VEHICLE OFF THE PAVEMENT AND SHATTER THE WINDSHIELD AND BODY ND JETTISON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. THE VEH...

Apr 11, 2006 Suspension

2002 SL2 FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TS A DEFECT OR PRODUCT FAILURE IN THE COIL SPRING MOUNT, STRUT MOUNT OR TIE ROD RELEASED ENOUGH KINETIC ENERGY TO LIFT THE VEHICLE OFF THE PAVEMENT AND SHATTER THE WINDSHIELD AND BODY ND JETTISON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. THE VEH...

Apr 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25MPH, THE FUEL LINE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE FUEL LINE WAS REPAIRED.

Apr 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25MPH, THE FUEL LINE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE FUEL LINE WAS REPAIRED.

Apr 2, 2006 Steering Crash 20,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS. THE STEERING SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. THE CLIMATE BLOWER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. IT HAS BROKEN DOWN 2 TIMES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND GM WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP WITH ANY PROBLEMS I HAVE.. THEY JUST GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND. AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM ...

Apr 2, 2006 Visibility Crash 20,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS. THE STEERING SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. THE CLIMATE BLOWER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. IT HAS BROKEN DOWN 2 TIMES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND GM WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP WITH ANY PROBLEMS I HAVE.. THEY JUST GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND. AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM ...

Apr 2, 2006 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS. THE STEERING SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. THE CLIMATE BLOWER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. IT HAS BROKEN DOWN 2 TIMES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND GM WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP WITH ANY PROBLEMS I HAVE.. THEY JUST GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND. AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM ...

Apr 2, 2006 Unknown Or Other Crash 20,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS. THE STEERING SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. THE CLIMATE BLOWER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. IT HAS BROKEN DOWN 2 TIMES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND GM WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP WITH ANY PROBLEMS I HAVE.. THEY JUST GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND. AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM ...

Apr 2, 2006 Steering Crash 20,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS. THE STEERING SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. THE CLIMATE BLOWER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. IT HAS BROKEN DOWN 2 TIMES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND GM WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP WITH ANY PROBLEMS I HAVE.. THEY JUST GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND. AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM ...

Apr 2, 2006 Visibility Crash 20,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS. THE STEERING SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. THE CLIMATE BLOWER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. IT HAS BROKEN DOWN 2 TIMES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND GM WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP WITH ANY PROBLEMS I HAVE.. THEY JUST GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND. AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM ...

Apr 2, 2006 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS. THE STEERING SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. THE CLIMATE BLOWER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. IT HAS BROKEN DOWN 2 TIMES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND GM WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP WITH ANY PROBLEMS I HAVE.. THEY JUST GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND. AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM ...

Apr 2, 2006 Unknown Or Other Crash 20,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS. THE STEERING SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. THE CLIMATE BLOWER MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. IT HAS BROKEN DOWN 2 TIMES. THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND GM WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP WITH ANY PROBLEMS I HAVE.. THEY JUST GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND. AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM ...

Mar 21, 2006 Electrical System

PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO PULL THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING...WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR AND DRIVE IT. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG THE CAR HAS BEEN LIKE THIS! *NM

Mar 21, 2006 Electrical System

PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO PULL THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING...WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR AND DRIVE IT. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG THE CAR HAS BEEN LIKE THIS! *NM

Jan 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,736 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *JB

Jan 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,736 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *JB

Jan 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 59,736 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *JB

Jan 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,736 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *JB

Nov 21, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. SOUND GOT LOUDER AFTER REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND TIRES WITH FRONT END ALIGNMENT. UPON INSPECTION, FRONT HUB BEARING IS GOING OUT. SATURN 2002 SL2 WITH 85K MILES, WITH MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING. SOUND OCCURS WHETHER DRIVING HIGHWAY OR CITY. *JB

Nov 21, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. SOUND GOT LOUDER AFTER REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND TIRES WITH FRONT END ALIGNMENT. UPON INSPECTION, FRONT HUB BEARING IS GOING OUT. SATURN 2002 SL2 WITH 85K MILES, WITH MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING. SOUND OCCURS WHETHER DRIVING HIGHWAY OR CITY. *JB

Sep 16, 2005 Air Bags Crash 45,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL1. THE CONTACT STATED HIS DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT AND REAR END COLLISION WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE CONTACT DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE HYDROPLANED INTO A VEHICLE AND WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DID...

Sep 16, 2005 Air Bags Crash 45,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL1. THE CONTACT STATED HIS DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT AND REAR END COLLISION WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE CONTACT DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE HYDROPLANED INTO A VEHICLE AND WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DID...

Sep 14, 2005 Structure

THERE WAS NOTHING THAT LEAD UP TO THE EVENT THE REAR PLASTIC BUMPER COVER FELL OFF I HAVE TO BUY A NEW BUMPER AND MATCHING PAINT. *NM

Sep 14, 2005 Structure

THERE WAS NOTHING THAT LEAD UP TO THE EVENT THE REAR PLASTIC BUMPER COVER FELL OFF I HAVE TO BUY A NEW BUMPER AND MATCHING PAINT. *NM

Aug 2, 2005 Power Train 71,800 mi

AT APPROX. 71,000 MILES, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN EXHIBITING SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES BETWEEN 2ND & 3RD GEARS. REPUTABLE TRANSMISSION SHOP DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS HYDRAULIC LEAKS WITHIN TRANSMISSION. REPLACED SEALS WITH TRANS. REBUILD, REPLACED MLPS, TOTAL REPAIR COST OVER $3650. TRANS. WAS NOT AB...

Aug 2, 2005 Power Train 71,800 mi

AT APPROX. 71,000 MILES, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN EXHIBITING SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES BETWEEN 2ND & 3RD GEARS. REPUTABLE TRANSMISSION SHOP DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS HYDRAULIC LEAKS WITHIN TRANSMISSION. REPLACED SEALS WITH TRANS. REBUILD, REPLACED MLPS, TOTAL REPAIR COST OVER $3650. TRANS. WAS NOT AB...

Jun 14, 2005 Electrical System 48,000 mi

DT: WHILE TRYING TO START THE CAR WITH THE KEY IT WILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE SAME COMPONENT BUT FOR A DIFFERENT MODEL CAR. DEALER HAS FIXED PROBLEM, BUTCALLER HAS TO PAY FOR IT. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET.*AK

Jun 14, 2005 Electrical System 48,000 mi

DT: WHILE TRYING TO START THE CAR WITH THE KEY IT WILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE SAME COMPONENT BUT FOR A DIFFERENT MODEL CAR. DEALER HAS FIXED PROBLEM, BUTCALLER HAS TO PAY FOR IT. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET.*AK

Jun 10, 2005 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL WIRING DEFECT RESULTED IN THE 2002 SATURN SL2 CATCHING ON FIRE. *MR (SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF THIS HAZARD AND NHTSA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL. *SC 8JB

Jun 10, 2005 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL WIRING DEFECT RESULTED IN THE 2002 SATURN SL2 CATCHING ON FIRE. *MR (SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF THIS HAZARD AND NHTSA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL. *SC 8JB

Jun 6, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

THE IGNITION CYLINDER LOCK ON MY SATURN SL2 2002 WILL NOT BUDGE. DOING AN INTERNET SEARCH IT IS EVIDENT THAT SCORES OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ALL MODELS OF SATURNS. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL? IF NOT HOW DOES ONE START THAT PROCESS.

Jun 6, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 49,000 mi

THE IGNITION CYLINDER LOCK ON MY SATURN SL2 2002 WILL NOT BUDGE. DOING AN INTERNET SEARCH IT IS EVIDENT THAT SCORES OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ALL MODELS OF SATURNS. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL? IF NOT HOW DOES ONE START THAT PROCESS.

Apr 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 SATURN SL2 STALLED THEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *MR THE VEHICLE BEGUN TO SMOKE THEN IGNITED. *SC

Apr 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 SATURN SL2 STALLED THEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *MR THE VEHICLE BEGUN TO SMOKE THEN IGNITED. *SC

Mar 15, 2005 Seats Crash 48,500 mi

UPON SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK RECLINED COMPLETELY. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *NM

Mar 15, 2005 Seats Crash 48,500 mi

UPON SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK RECLINED COMPLETELY. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *NM

Feb 23, 2005 Electrical System

WHEN BRAKES APPLIED THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO COME ON, THE BRAKE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER DROVE TO THE DEALER AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE CONNECTING FROM THE STEERING HARNESS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Feb 23, 2005 Electrical System

WHEN BRAKES APPLIED THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO COME ON, THE BRAKE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER DROVE TO THE DEALER AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE CONNECTING FROM THE STEERING HARNESS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 2, 2004 Power Train 12,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE, WHEN SHIFTING IT DOWN SHIFTED AND CHANGED GEARS ON ITS OWN. MANUFACTURER TO DATE HAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.*AK

Dec 2, 2004 Power Train 12,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE, WHEN SHIFTING IT DOWN SHIFTED AND CHANGED GEARS ON ITS OWN. MANUFACTURER TO DATE HAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.*AK

Nov 22, 2004 Power Train 53,400 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DRIVING ON STRAIGHTAWAY ~ 20-30 MPH. BANGING INTO GEAR AS SHIFTS. HARDER BANG WHEN GOING INTO "R". BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. PROBLEM: FAULTY SOLENOID. REPLACED VALVE BODY. EXPENSIVE REPAIR! THIS IS A VERY PREMATURE, FAILURE. CAR ONLY 3 YEARS WITH ~50K. *JB

Nov 22, 2004 Power Train 53,400 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DRIVING ON STRAIGHTAWAY ~ 20-30 MPH. BANGING INTO GEAR AS SHIFTS. HARDER BANG WHEN GOING INTO "R". BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. PROBLEM: FAULTY SOLENOID. REPLACED VALVE BODY. EXPENSIVE REPAIR! THIS IS A VERY PREMATURE, FAILURE. CAR ONLY 3 YEARS WITH ~50K. *JB

Oct 18, 2004 Power Train 48,000 mi

THIS IS REGARDED TO THE VALVE BODY ISSUE THAT IS COMMON IN SATURNS. I HAVE A 2002 SL1 WITH 50,000 MILES ON IT AND MUST NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER DOING RESEARCH ONLINE I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE IS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY HAS SATURN NOT DONE ANYTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, OR OFFER T...

Oct 18, 2004 Power Train 48,000 mi

THIS IS REGARDED TO THE VALVE BODY ISSUE THAT IS COMMON IN SATURNS. I HAVE A 2002 SL1 WITH 50,000 MILES ON IT AND MUST NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER DOING RESEARCH ONLINE I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE IS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY HAS SATURN NOT DONE ANYTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, OR OFFER T...

Sep 10, 2004 Power Train 6,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE JERK AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION NUMEROUS TIMES. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM FOUR TIMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Sep 10, 2004 Power Train 6,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE JERK AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION NUMEROUS TIMES. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM FOUR TIMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Sep 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IT OVERHEATED. ONCE TURNING IT OFF, AND UPON TRYING TO START IT AGAIN, IDLE DROPPED TO ZERO, AND VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER MORE THAN FOUR TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A BAD SENSOR....

Sep 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IT OVERHEATED. ONCE TURNING IT OFF, AND UPON TRYING TO START IT AGAIN, IDLE DROPPED TO ZERO, AND VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER MORE THAN FOUR TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A BAD SENSOR....

Sep 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,600 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELLED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS EVALUATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY DEFECTS IN THE BRAKES. HOWEVER, THEY DID HAVE TO ADD FLUID TO THE BRAKES. LATER THEY CONTA...

Sep 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,600 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELLED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS EVALUATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY DEFECTS IN THE BRAKES. HOWEVER, THEY DID HAVE TO ADD FLUID TO THE BRAKES. LATER THEY CONTA...

Jul 26, 2004 Air Bags Crash Fire

AFTER A CRASH IN A SATURN AND THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED. THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD AREA STARTED SMOLDERING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT BEFORE IT DID A LOT OF DAMAGE.*AK

Jul 26, 2004 Air Bags Crash Fire

AFTER A CRASH IN A SATURN AND THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED. THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD AREA STARTED SMOLDERING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT BEFORE IT DID A LOT OF DAMAGE.*AK

Jul 9, 2004 Electrical System Fire 30,002 mi

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, NEAR THE BATTERY, AFTER HAVING OIL CHANGED. TWO PARTIES HAVE LOOKED AT THE CAR AND DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS FAULTY. THE WIRING NEAR THE BATTERY WAS THE AFFECTED AREA. THE CAR WAS A LOSS WITH ONLY 30000 MILES ON IT. SATURN DOES NOT WANT TO HONO...

Jul 9, 2004 Electrical System Fire 30,002 mi

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, NEAR THE BATTERY, AFTER HAVING OIL CHANGED. TWO PARTIES HAVE LOOKED AT THE CAR AND DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS FAULTY. THE WIRING NEAR THE BATTERY WAS THE AFFECTED AREA. THE CAR WAS A LOSS WITH ONLY 30000 MILES ON IT. SATURN DOES NOT WANT TO HONO...

Jun 14, 2004 Power Train 12,900 mi

CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO SATURN FOR REPAIRS 5 TIMES AND AFTER THE MAX OF 2 DAYS THE PROBLEMS WERE BACK. THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND HAS BEEN PARKED IN MY GARAGE FOR NOW TWO YEARS. SATURN IS NOT WILLING TO BUY THE CAR BACK THROUGH THE WISCONSIN LEMON LAW AND BY AN INSPECTOR AND MYSELF IT IS ...

Jun 14, 2004 Power Train 12,900 mi

CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO SATURN FOR REPAIRS 5 TIMES AND AFTER THE MAX OF 2 DAYS THE PROBLEMS WERE BACK. THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND HAS BEEN PARKED IN MY GARAGE FOR NOW TWO YEARS. SATURN IS NOT WILLING TO BUY THE CAR BACK THROUGH THE WISCONSIN LEMON LAW AND BY AN INSPECTOR AND MYSELF IT IS ...

May 6, 2004 Power Train

WHEN PUTTING THE GEAR SHIFT IN REVERSE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

May 6, 2004 Power Train

WHEN PUTTING THE GEAR SHIFT IN REVERSE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

May 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE REPEATEDLY LOSES POWER AND SHUTS OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE FOR A FEW MINUTES. *AK

May 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE REPEATEDLY LOSES POWER AND SHUTS OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE FOR A FEW MINUTES. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PULLING INTO GARAGE CONSUMER REMOVED FOOT FROM GAS PEDAL AND VEHICLE DRIFTED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE DID NOT HAVE TORQUE POWER IN...

Apr 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE PULLING INTO GARAGE CONSUMER REMOVED FOOT FROM GAS PEDAL AND VEHICLE DRIFTED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE DID NOT HAVE TORQUE POWER IN...

Apr 20, 2004 Electrical System Fire 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE FAULTY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK *SC

Apr 20, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER WANTED TO REPLACED THE TIRES DUE TO THE RECALL. *PH *JB

Apr 20, 2004 Electrical System Fire 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE FAULTY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK *SC

Apr 20, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER WANTED TO REPLACED THE TIRES DUE TO THE RECALL. *PH *JB

Mar 27, 2004 Tires Crash 24,500 mi

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AT THE SIDEWALL, CAUSING THE CAR TO SWERVE VIOLENTLY INTO THE NEXT LANE, STRIKING A TRACTOR TRAILER AND TOTALING THE CAR.*AK

Mar 27, 2004 Tires Crash 24,500 mi

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED AT THE SIDEWALL, CAUSING THE CAR TO SWERVE VIOLENTLY INTO THE NEXT LANE, STRIKING A TRACTOR TRAILER AND TOTALING THE CAR.*AK

Feb 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

VEHICLE ROTORS ARE WARPED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS WARPED SO BAD IN 10,000 MILES THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED. WHEN MANEUVERING AROUND A CURVE THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *PH *NM

Feb 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

VEHICLE ROTORS ARE WARPED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS WARPED SO BAD IN 10,000 MILES THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED. WHEN MANEUVERING AROUND A CURVE THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *PH *NM

Feb 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 8,500 mi

SATURN SL1 WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIRS ON MONDAY, 6/23/03. SUPOSSEDLY COMPUTER WAS REPROGRAMMED. FOUR DAYS LATER (06/27/03) TRANSMISSION FAILED TOTALY. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED. WHOLE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BUT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 8,500 mi

SATURN SL1 WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIRS ON MONDAY, 6/23/03. SUPOSSEDLY COMPUTER WAS REPROGRAMMED. FOUR DAYS LATER (06/27/03) TRANSMISSION FAILED TOTALY. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED. WHOLE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BUT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT.

Dec 23, 2003 Seats Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED A REAR END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT THE DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Dec 23, 2003 Seats Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED A REAR END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT THE DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Dec 15, 2003 Power Train 38,026 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE GEARS BROKE AND WENT THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION. MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *AK

Dec 15, 2003 Power Train 38,026 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE GEARS BROKE AND WENT THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION. MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Power Train Fire

GEAR SHIFT STARTED SMOKING THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 2000-2003 SATURNS OF THE SAME MODEL. THE DEALER STATED THEY WEREN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRE AND WASN'T GOING TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGES. *PH *NLM

Oct 22, 2003 Power Train Fire

GEAR SHIFT STARTED SMOKING THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 2000-2003 SATURNS OF THE SAME MODEL. THE DEALER STATED THEY WEREN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRE AND WASN'T GOING TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGES. *PH *NLM

Oct 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AS SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. IT HAD RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. ABOUT $600 WORTH OF DAMAGES OCCURRED NOT INCLUDING THE...

Oct 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AS SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. IT HAD RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. ABOUT $600 WORTH OF DAMAGES OCCURRED NOT INCLUDING THE...

Aug 5, 2003 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND COULDN'T STEER THE VEHICLE. PASSENGER'SIR BAG DEPLOYED.DEALER AND MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND COULDN'T STEER THE VEHICLE. PASSENGER'SIR BAG DEPLOYED.DEALER AND MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND COULDN'T STEER THE VEHICLE. PASSENGER'SIR BAG DEPLOYED.DEALER AND MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND COULDN'T STEER THE VEHICLE. PASSENGER'SIR BAG DEPLOYED.DEALER AND MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 1, 2003 Exterior Lighting 9,500 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON OR OFF, THE HEADLIGHTS, FLICKERED. THE CONSUMER FELT IT WAS VERY DISTRACTING AND ANNOYING. *AK *SCC *JB

Aug 1, 2003 Exterior Lighting 9,500 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON OR OFF, THE HEADLIGHTS, FLICKERED. THE CONSUMER FELT IT WAS VERY DISTRACTING AND ANNOYING. *AK *SCC *JB

Jul 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. *AK

Jul 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,269 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN BRAKING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE DEALER REPORTS THIS IS DUE TO WARPED ROTORS DUE TO "EXTERNAL FORCES" AND NOT A WARRANTY PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS 30,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD. DRIVEN MOSTLY HIGHWAY TO AND FROM WORK, 35 MILES ONE WAY EACH DAY. SEEMS MORE L...

Jun 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,269 mi

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN BRAKING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE DEALER REPORTS THIS IS DUE TO WARPED ROTORS DUE TO "EXTERNAL FORCES" AND NOT A WARRANTY PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS 30,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD. DRIVEN MOSTLY HIGHWAY TO AND FROM WORK, 35 MILES ONE WAY EACH DAY. SEEMS MORE L...

May 5, 2003 Air Bags Crash 44,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN A HIGH SPEED FRONTAL COLLISION BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT.

May 5, 2003 Air Bags Crash 44,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN A HIGH SPEED FRONTAL COLLISION BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT.

Apr 15, 2003 Seats

I PURCHASED A 4-DOOR SATURN SL 2002 THIS PAST SUMMER. THE CARS DESIGN IS INCORRECT. WHEN I SIT IN THE SEAT WITH BOTH OF MY HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND DRIVE, I HAVE TO TURN MY BODY FROM THE WAIST DOWN TO THE LEFT IN ORDER TO PRESS ON THE GAS OR BRAKE. I HAVE NO ROOM ON THE RIGHT SIDE NEXT TO THE...

Apr 15, 2003 Seats

I PURCHASED A 4-DOOR SATURN SL 2002 THIS PAST SUMMER. THE CARS DESIGN IS INCORRECT. WHEN I SIT IN THE SEAT WITH BOTH OF MY HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND DRIVE, I HAVE TO TURN MY BODY FROM THE WAIST DOWN TO THE LEFT IN ORDER TO PRESS ON THE GAS OR BRAKE. I HAVE NO ROOM ON THE RIGHT SIDE NEXT TO THE...

Apr 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 SATURN SL HAS 3 LEAKING SEALS. VERY DANGEROUS FOR A FIRE. REAR SEAL, OIL PAN GASKET AND CRANK CASE GASKET ALL LEAKING. DANGEROUS FOR SINGLE WOMEN ON THE ROAD. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 SATURN SL HAS 3 LEAKING SEALS. VERY DANGEROUS FOR A FIRE. REAR SEAL, OIL PAN GASKET AND CRANK CASE GASKET ALL LEAKING. DANGEROUS FOR SINGLE WOMEN ON THE ROAD. *JB

Jan 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. TS

Jan 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. TS

Jan 13, 2003 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO ANOTHER LANE OF INCOMING TRAFFIC.*JB

Jan 13, 2003 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO ANOTHER LANE OF INCOMING TRAFFIC.*JB

Oct 28, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER NOTICE THE VEHICLE DOESN'TCOMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE U.S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVVSS). "LATCH" TS

Oct 28, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER NOTICE THE VEHICLE DOESN'TCOMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE U.S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVVSS). "LATCH" TS

Oct 23, 2002 Steering Crash

NO SUMMARY. DT

Oct 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR IDLES ROUGH, HAS LOUSY GAS MILEAGE, AND NO POWER. I WAS TOLD ON THE 5TH TIME TO THE SATURN REPAIR SHOP, THAT THE SL1S HAVE AN ENGINEERING DEFECT AND SATURN DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. DT

Oct 23, 2002 Steering Crash

NO SUMMARY. DT

Oct 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR IDLES ROUGH, HAS LOUSY GAS MILEAGE, AND NO POWER. I WAS TOLD ON THE 5TH TIME TO THE SATURN REPAIR SHOP, THAT THE SL1S HAVE AN ENGINEERING DEFECT AND SATURN DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. DT

Aug 21, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATED, SHE COULD FEEL A SLIGHT THUMPING IN THE STEERING COLUMN, CONSUMER THEN MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN, WHILE IN ROUTE TO THE DEALER, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE RIM, THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE SOUND OF A BLOWOUT, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Aug 21, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATED, SHE COULD FEEL A SLIGHT THUMPING IN THE STEERING COLUMN, CONSUMER THEN MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN, WHILE IN ROUTE TO THE DEALER, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE RIM, THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE SOUND OF A BLOWOUT, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Aug 2, 2002 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE IS NOT REGISTERING PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 2, 2002 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE IS NOT REGISTERING PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIX CAR REAR END COLLISION.DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED ,AND DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIX CAR REAR END COLLISION AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIX CAR REAR END COLLISION.DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED ,AND DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIX CAR REAR END COLLISION AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 5, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PAWL WILL NOT DISENGAGE IF VEHICLE IS PARKED ON SLIGHTEST INCLINE EVEN WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS PROBLEM IS BECOMING REPETITIOUS MORE FREQUENTLY. VEHICLE MUST BE LEFT IN NEUTRAL WITH HAND BRAKE ENGAGED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 5, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PAWL WILL NOT DISENGAGE IF VEHICLE IS PARKED ON SLIGHTEST INCLINE EVEN WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS PROBLEM IS BECOMING REPETITIOUS MORE FREQUENTLY. VEHICLE MUST BE LEFT IN NEUTRAL WITH HAND BRAKE ENGAGED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 12, 2002 Visibility

VEHICLES TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE WINDOWS TINTED. CONSUMER PICKS UP VEHICLE AND NOTICE NUMEROUS BUBBLES ON THE GLASS. DEALERSHIP ADVISED BUBBLES WOULD GO AWAY, HOWEVER BUBBLES GOT WORSE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED TINT ON BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. *TT

Jun 12, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE EXHIBITS TICKING NOISE AND THEN STALLED. CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHCLE AS IT DIED OUT AGAIN. DEALER REPLACED MAIN MODULE COMPUTER (ECM) ENGINE CONTROL MODUEL. *TT

Jun 12, 2002 Visibility

VEHICLES TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE WINDOWS TINTED. CONSUMER PICKS UP VEHICLE AND NOTICE NUMEROUS BUBBLES ON THE GLASS. DEALERSHIP ADVISED BUBBLES WOULD GO AWAY, HOWEVER BUBBLES GOT WORSE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED TINT ON BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. *TT

Jun 12, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE EXHIBITS TICKING NOISE AND THEN STALLED. CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO RESTART VEHCLE AS IT DIED OUT AGAIN. DEALER REPLACED MAIN MODULE COMPUTER (ECM) ENGINE CONTROL MODUEL. *TT

May 17, 2002 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NOT ABLE TO SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR WHILE DESCENDING STEEP GRADE/MOUNTAIN ROADS. BRAKES ARE SCORCHED DUE TO EXCESSIVE PEDAL APPLICATION, AND CONTROLLING VEHICLE IS WITH DIFFICULTY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NOT ABLE TO SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR WHILE DESCENDING STEEP GRADE/MOUNTAIN ROADS. BRAKES ARE SCORCHED DUE TO EXCESSIVE PEDAL APPLICATION, AND CONTROLLING VEHICLE IS WITH DIFFICULTY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 17, 2002 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NOT ABLE TO SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR WHILE DESCENDING STEEP GRADE/MOUNTAIN ROADS. BRAKES ARE SCORCHED DUE TO EXCESSIVE PEDAL APPLICATION, AND CONTROLLING VEHICLE IS WITH DIFFICULTY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NOT ABLE TO SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR WHILE DESCENDING STEEP GRADE/MOUNTAIN ROADS. BRAKES ARE SCORCHED DUE TO EXCESSIVE PEDAL APPLICATION, AND CONTROLLING VEHICLE IS WITH DIFFICULTY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING IT IS HARD FOR BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE RPMS RACED AND WOULD NOT IDLE DOWN. DRIVER HAD HAS TO APPLY BRAKES VERY HARD. DEALER REPLACE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *TT

May 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING IT IS HARD FOR BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE RPMS RACED AND WOULD NOT IDLE DOWN. DRIVER HAD HAS TO APPLY BRAKES VERY HARD. DEALER REPLACE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *TT

Mar 19, 2002 Seats Crash

UPON REAR IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SEAT IMMEDIATELY FELL BACKWARD TO A TOTAL RECLINING POSITION. THE DRIVER WAS FORCED BACKWARD, INTO A RECLINING POSITION, UNABLE TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD TO NAVIGATE THE CAR. THE SEAT IS NOT BROKEN. WHEN THE LEVER WAS PRESSED, THE SEAT RETURNED TO IT'S NORMAL UP...

Mar 19, 2002 Seats Crash

UPON REAR IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SEAT IMMEDIATELY FELL BACKWARD TO A TOTAL RECLINING POSITION. THE DRIVER WAS FORCED BACKWARD, INTO A RECLINING POSITION, UNABLE TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD TO NAVIGATE THE CAR. THE SEAT IS NOT BROKEN. WHEN THE LEVER WAS PRESSED, THE SEAT RETURNED TO IT'S NORMAL UP...

Feb 3, 2002 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 3, 2002 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT REPLACED BATTERY .PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 14, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT REPLACED BATTERY .PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT REPLACED BATTERY .PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 14, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT REPLACED BATTERY .PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER A LONG DISTANCE DRIVE AND STOPPING AT LOCAL STORE FOR A MOMENT VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45MPH. THEN, WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, RELEASING VERY THICK VAPOR. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM EXHAUST, AND VAPORS WAS FROM INSIDE O...

Nov 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER A LONG DISTANCE DRIVE AND STOPPING AT LOCAL STORE FOR A MOMENT VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45MPH. THEN, WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, RELEASING VERY THICK VAPOR. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM EXHAUST, AND VAPORS WAS FROM INSIDE O...

Nov 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER A LONG DISTANCE DRIVE AND STOPPING AT LOCAL STORE FOR A MOMENT VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45MPH. THEN, WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, RELEASING VERY THICK VAPOR. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM EXHAUST, AND VAPORS WAS FROM INSIDE O...

Nov 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER A LONG DISTANCE DRIVE AND STOPPING AT LOCAL STORE FOR A MOMENT VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45MPH. THEN, WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, RELEASING VERY THICK VAPOR. ALSO, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM EXHAUST, AND VAPORS WAS FROM INSIDE O...