Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Saturn / Sc1 / 1997
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
005106069 SATURN SC1 1997 We bought a used saturn 2 years ago from a dealership. since the day we got the car home we had transmission problems. mainly when my wife would
006082068 SATURN SC1 1997 I was involved in a rear end collision at a traffic light. my vehicle is a 1998 saturn vin[xxx]. i was at a complete stop when a large utility van
006082067 SATURN SC1 1997 I was involved in a rear end collision at a traffic light. my vehicle is a 1998 saturn vin[xxx]. i was at a complete stop when a large utility van
006082066 SATURN SC1 1997 I was involved in a rear end collision at a traffic light. my vehicle is a 1998 saturn vin[xxx]. i was at a complete stop when a large utility van
006058793 SATURN SC1 1997 Dt*: the contact stated the passenger's seat belt retractor jammed. the vehicle was taken to a dealership and the dealer determined the retractor
005041080 SATURN SC1 1997 DROVE THE CAR 2 WEEKS, DEFECTIVE CRANK SHAFT, BANGING IN THE MOTOR, I CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR. WANT SATURN TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PART. *JB
005023624 SATURN SC1 1997 1997 saturn sc2 experienced transmission failure when the spider pin broke. *mr while on an expressway an explosion occurred in the engine. the
005023623 SATURN SC1 1997 1997 saturn sc2 experienced transmission failure when the spider pin broke. *mr while on an expressway an explosion occurred in the engine. the
005011241 SATURN SC1 1997 1) passanger side rear seatbelt locked up and would not realease - making it impossible to use for transporting my infant son in his carseat. drivers
004314744 SATURN SC1 1997 1) excessive oil useage after 60,000 miles on engine. ) no warning indicator light to show oil is low and needs added; engine seizes while driving.
004291102 SATURN SC1 1997 Manual transmission shift linkage broke while driving. the shifter got into the linkage and then broke off. consumer contacted the dealer, and
003282455 SATURN SC1 1997 After stopping and parking the vehicle the reverse gear would not work. this problem has happened over fifty times since july 2003. once the vehicle
0000269480 SATURN SC1 1997 Consumer complained about a seat belt retracting problem. a recall was issued on this make, model, and year. however, this vehicle was not
003247932 SATURN SC1 1997 While driving, the vehicle began to swerve uncontrollably, the consumer lost control of the vehicle, hit the median and the vehicle flipped over. the
003234777 SATURN SC1 1997 Consumer stated that when he got into vehicle and tried to start it vehicle began to smoke around the dash and steering column. vehicle filled up
003226695 SATURN SC1 1997 WHILE DRIVING, THE MOTOR MOUNTS COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE ALMOST HITTING 3 PEDESTRIANS.
003202590 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle has only 37,000 miles on it, engine is dead. will cost over $3000 for new engine. this car has been in for numerous repairs, many problems,
001163908 SATURN SC1 1997 Smoke started coming from vehicle while pulling out from a driveway. dealership examined vehicle and determined ground wire for ignition had burned
001154954 SATURN SC1 1997 Power steering fluid pump leaked, causing generator to become inoperable. dealer has been contacted.*ak consumer states the dealer paid him back $
001154953 SATURN SC1 1997 Power steering fluid pump leaked, causing generator to become inoperable. dealer has been contacted.*ak consumer states the dealer paid him back $
997141083 SATURN SC1 1997 REPORTING NO FUSE WAS IN FUSE RECEPTICLE FOR REAR BRAKE LIGHT WHEN DRIVING OFF DEALER'S LOT. *AK *SLC
001140354 SATURN SC1 1997 DIFFERENTIAL PIN IN TRANSMISSION PUT A HOLE THROUGH TRANSMISSION CASE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
000119997 SATURN SC1 1997 Front rotors went out. dealer had to replace rotors and brake pads per consumer's cost. dealer has advised consumer that rotors were defective.
000113943 SATURN SC1 1997 When driving at 50 mph and upon making a normal stop brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in
000065055 SATURN SC1 1997 PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT FUNCTION AND REPLACEMENT RUBBER MOULDING ON DOOR MELTS ALSO. *AK
999057078 SATURN SC1 1997 Not for sure if original tires. approximately 6/32" of tread on the tires. they are rated traction "a". on wet roads they are extremely slippery.
999147122 SATURN SC1 1997 When driver crashed hiead-on into a telephone pole, the seat belt did not lock, causing driver's head to hit windshield. also the air bags did not
998133977 SATURN SC1 1997 The clutch assembly malfunctions when downshifting, it won't go into gear, which may cause an accident. also problems with a no start condition.
998133976 SATURN SC1 1997 The clutch assembly malfunctions when downshifting, it won't go into gear, which may cause an accident. also problems with a no start condition.
0000122992 SATURN SC1 1997 Driver's seat belt does not release from the retractor, cause unknown. dealers have replaced parts in the seat belt mechanism on four occasions which
997122756 SATURN SC1 1997 When pulling out the seat belt on the driver's side it would jam in the retractor, but would release after 48 hours. the whole seat belt was
0000115341 SATURN SC1 1997 While driving noise occurred in the steering column. bolts disengaged from the steeering column, making it difficult to steer. please give any
997110998 SATURN SC1 1997 Because of the small size and recess nature of the horn buttons, the driver must look down and find the button prior to honking the horn. driver
999095493 SATURN SC1 1997 START CAR UP AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAY ON. AIRBAG MODULE WAS THE DEFECT.
998094057 SATURN SC1 1997 At 21,000 miles the brakes started to pulsate. the dealer replaced the warped rotors and scored pads. at 42, 000 miles the same thing occurred
998091198 SATURN SC1 1997 The transmission was very hard to shift into 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears, very hard to get into 1st gear from a complete stop almost impossible. the
998091197 SATURN SC1 1997 The transmission was very hard to shift into 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears, very hard to get into 1st gear from a complete stop almost impossible. the
998075928 SATURN SC1 1997 While driving our saturn sc2 at approximately 30mph we heard a loud explosion and the vehicle stopped moving. my husband and i exited the vehicle to
997073005 SATURN SC1 1997 DISC BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, ROTORS WARPED. *YC
997067434 SATURN SC1 1997 SEAT BELT TIGHTENS ON ANY TYPE OF SUDDEN MOVEMENT.
0000045970 SATURN SC1 1997 SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACED DUE TO RECALL HOWEVER FAILED AFTER REPLACEMENT CAUSING BELT TO LOCK UP.
0000045641 SATURN SC1 1997 The design of passenger's side air bag is defective. when deployed it can kill young children and small adults. concern about air bag safety (other
997040909 SATURN SC1 1997 REAR WINDOW EXTERIOR CLIPS, LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE GLASS, SOUNDS LIKE A SQUEAKY MATTRESS.
997040908 SATURN SC1 1997 REAR WINDOW EXTERIOR CLIPS, LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE GLASS, SOUNDS LIKE A SQUEAKY MATTRESS.
003228553 SATURN SC1 1997 I bought my saturn in may of 1999, at 20,000 miles. it was previously a lease vehicle. at 73,000 miles, the engine started to burn over 2.5 quarts
003228552 SATURN SC1 1997 I bought my saturn in may of 1999, at 20,000 miles. it was previously a lease vehicle. at 73,000 miles, the engine started to burn over 2.5 quarts
003228551 SATURN SC1 1997 I bought my saturn in may of 1999, at 20,000 miles. it was previously a lease vehicle. at 73,000 miles, the engine started to burn over 2.5 quarts
003228550 SATURN SC1 1997 I bought my saturn in may of 1999, at 20,000 miles. it was previously a lease vehicle. at 73,000 miles, the engine started to burn over 2.5 quarts
003220601 SATURN SC1 1997 RAINY DAYS VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE THE TECHNICAL DIAGNOSES OF CAUSE LEAKING.*AK
003203064 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle has only 37,000 miles on it, engine is dead. will cost over $3000 for new engine. this car has been in for numerous repairs, many problems,
003203063 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle has only 37,000 miles on it, engine is dead. will cost over $3000 for new engine. this car has been in for numerous repairs, many problems,
003203062 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle has only 37,000 miles on it, engine is dead. will cost over $3000 for new engine. this car has been in for numerous repairs, many problems,
003202592 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle has only 37,000 miles on it, engine is dead. will cost over $3000 for new engine. this car has been in for numerous repairs, many problems,
003202591 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle has only 37,000 miles on it, engine is dead. will cost over $3000 for new engine. this car has been in for numerous repairs, many problems,
003202589 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle has only 37,000 miles on it, engine is dead. will cost over $3000 for new engine. this car has been in for numerous repairs, many problems,
002184458 SATURN SC1 1997 PARKING BRAKE BUTTON MOST OF THE TIME FAILS TO ENGAGE. *AK
002165844 SATURN SC1 1997 While driving about 40 mph on highway and upon depressing brake pedal pedal went straight to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance , and
002165834 SATURN SC1 1997 While driving about 40 mph on highway and upon depressing brake pedal pedal went straight to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance , and
001163918 SATURN SC1 1997 Smoke started coming from vehicle while pulling out from a driveway. dealership examined vehicle and determined ground wire for ignition had burned
001154955 SATURN SC1 1997 Power steering fluid pump leaked, causing generator to become inoperable. dealer has been contacted.*ak consumer states the dealer paid him back $
001140362 SATURN SC1 1997 DIFFERENTIAL PIN IN TRANSMISSION PUT A HOLE THROUGH TRANSMISSION CASE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
001140355 SATURN SC1 1997 DIFFERENTIAL PIN IN TRANSMISSION PUT A HOLE THROUGH TRANSMISSION CASE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
001135639 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle stalled on five occasions while driving. been into dealer shop on two separate occasions, and unable to locate cause. *ak the problem was
001135638 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle stalled on five occasions while driving. been into dealer shop on two separate occasions, and unable to locate cause. *ak the problem was
001135636 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle stalled on five occasions while driving. been into dealer shop on two separate occasions, and unable to locate cause. *ak the problem was
001135635 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle stalled on five occasions while driving. been into dealer shop on two separate occasions, and unable to locate cause. *ak the problem was
001135632 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle stalled on five occasions while driving. been into dealer shop on two separate occasions, and unable to locate cause. *ak the problem was
001135631 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle stalled on five occasions while driving. been into dealer shop on two separate occasions, and unable to locate cause. *ak the problem was
001135630 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle stalled on five occasions while driving. been into dealer shop on two separate occasions, and unable to locate cause. *ak the problem was
001135629 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle stalled on five occasions while driving. been into dealer shop on two separate occasions, and unable to locate cause. *ak the problem was
001135628 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle stalled on five occasions while driving. been into dealer shop on two separate occasions, and unable to locate cause. *ak the problem was
000120004 SATURN SC1 1997 Front rotors went out. dealer had to replace rotors and brake pads per consumer's cost. dealer has advised consumer that rotors were defective.
999117666 SATURN SC1 1997 Engine stalled on six different occasions at at 25,300 miles. vehicle had to be towed to dealer's repair shop three times, but problem continued to
999117659 SATURN SC1 1997 Engine stalled on six different occasions at at 25,300 miles. vehicle had to be towed to dealer's repair shop three times, but problem continued to
000117412 SATURN SC1 1997 Passenger seat rocked backward and forth. also, seat belt shook and released, then put on again. consumer had contacted dealer and manufacturer.*
000117411 SATURN SC1 1997 Passenger seat rocked backward and forth. also, seat belt shook and released, then put on again. consumer had contacted dealer and manufacturer.*
0000115348 SATURN SC1 1997 While driving noise occurred in the steering column. bolts disengaged from the steeering column, making it difficult to steer. please give any
000113950 SATURN SC1 1997 When driving at 50 mph and upon making a normal stop brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in
0000072427 SATURN SC1 1997 SHIFTER CABLES FAILED,RESULTING IN FAILURE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE ON OCCASIONS. YH
000065062 SATURN SC1 1997 PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT FUNCTION AND REPLACEMENT RUBBER MOULDING ON DOOR MELTS ALSO. *AK
000065061 SATURN SC1 1997 PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT FUNCTION AND REPLACEMENT RUBBER MOULDING ON DOOR MELTS ALSO. *AK
000065056 SATURN SC1 1997 PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT FUNCTION AND REPLACEMENT RUBBER MOULDING ON DOOR MELTS ALSO. *AK
0000023155 SATURN SC1 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE POWER STEERING SEAL BLEW AND LEAKED ON TO THE GENERATOR. *YD
0000023154 SATURN SC1 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED. *YD
0000023152 SATURN SC1 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE POWER STEERING SEAL BLEW AND LEAKED ON TO THE GENERATOR. *YD
999147123 SATURN SC1 1997 When driver crashed hiead-on into a telephone pole, the seat belt did not lock, causing driver's head to hit windshield. also the air bags did not
0000138309 SATURN SC1 1997 Vehicle will not engage in 1st,2nd and 3rd gears easily,it is very difficult. dealer replaced 5 times transmission housing assembly/shifter cable/
998130152 SATURN SC1 1997 While driving with cruise control activated the vehicle was braking and the vehicle accelerated up to 80 mph. the braking system was inoperative,
998130151 SATURN SC1 1997 While driving with cruise control activated the vehicle was braking and the vehicle accelerated up to 80 mph. the braking system was inoperative,
998130150 SATURN SC1 1997 While driving with cruise control activated the vehicle was braking and the vehicle accelerated up to 80 mph. the braking system was inoperative,
997123009 SATURN SC1 1997 SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.
0000123008 SATURN SC1 1997 Driver's seat belt does not release from the retractor, cause unknown. dealers have replaced parts in the seat belt mechanism on four occasions which
997122993 SATURN SC1 1997 SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.
997122772 SATURN SC1 1997 When pulling out the seat belt on the driver's side it would jam in the retractor, but would release after 48 hours. the whole seat belt was
997121092 SATURN SC1 1997 Windshield glass creates fluffy spots when humidity is high, impairing driver's vision. spots failed to be removed even with windshield wipers.
0000111950 SATURN SC1 1997 Upon initial start up, at release of foot from accelerator pedal, vehicle stalled out intermittently, also, while driving at approx. 35mph and when
998094068 SATURN SC1 1997 At 21,000 miles the brakes started to pulsate. the dealer replaced the warped rotors and scored pads. at 42, 000 miles the same thing occurred
998091209 SATURN SC1 1997 The transmission was very hard to shift into 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears, very hard to get into 1st gear from a complete stop almost impossible. the
998091207 SATURN SC1 1997 The transmission was very hard to shift into 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears, very hard to get into 1st gear from a complete stop almost impossible. the
998091208 SATURN SC1 1997 The transmission was very hard to shift into 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears, very hard to get into 1st gear from a complete stop almost impossible. the
998091196 SATURN SC1 1997 The transmission was very hard to shift into 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears, very hard to get into 1st gear from a complete stop almost impossible. the
0000084412 SATURN SC1 1997 I took my saturn in for routine maintenence and requested they check my brakes. upon inspection they found both front rotors with many cracks. the
0000084402 SATURN SC1 1997 I took my saturn in for routine maintenence and requested they check my brakes. upon inspection they found both front rotors with many cracks. the
998075935 SATURN SC1 1997 While driving our saturn sc2 at approximately 30mph we heard a loud explosion and the vehicle stopped moving. my husband and i exited the vehicle to
998075927 SATURN SC1 1997 While driving our saturn sc2 at approximately 30mph we heard a loud explosion and the vehicle stopped moving. my husband and i exited the vehicle to
997073013 SATURN SC1 1997 DISC BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, ROTORS WARPED. *YC
998072768 SATURN SC1 1997 A/C COMPRESSOR AND CLUTCH FAILED. NLM
0000072569 SATURN SC1 1997 TRUNK LATCH FAILED. *YC
0000072561 SATURN SC1 1997 TRUNK LATCH FAILED. *YC
0000072435 SATURN SC1 1997 SHIFTER CABLES FAILED,RESULTING IN FAILURE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE ON OCCASIONS. YH
997067442 SATURN SC1 1997 SEAT BELT TIGHTENS ON ANY TYPE OF SUDDEN MOVEMENT.
999062037 SATURN SC1 1997 VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG CAUSED CHEST INJURIES TO DRIVER. NLM
0000045981 SATURN SC1 1997 TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.
0000045977 SATURN SC1 1997 TROUBLE GETTING KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, REKEYING AND REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION TUMBLER #7 DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS WITH STICKING.
0000045979 SATURN SC1 1997 SPEAKER TWEETER MOUNT BROKEN CAUSING NOISE IN DOOR PANEL.
0000045980 SATURN SC1 1997 DRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW RATTLES WHEN IN THE DOWN POSITION GOING OVER ROUGH ROADS.
0000045972 SATURN SC1 1997 TROUBLE GETTING KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, REKEYING AND REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION TUMBLER #7 DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEMS WITH STICKING.
0000045973 SATURN SC1 1997 VENTILLATION RECIRCULATION DOES NOT WORK EFFICIENTLY RESULTING IN FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE.
0000045974 SATURN SC1 1997 TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.
0000045969 SATURN SC1 1997 INSTRUMENT/DASH AREA CONTINUALLY MAKES NOISE.
0000045971 SATURN SC1 1997 WINDSHIELD GLASS IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF DUE TO DESIGN OF GLASS.
0000045967 SATURN SC1 1997 DRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW RATTLES WHEN IN THE DOWN POSITION GOING OVER ROUGH ROADS.
0000045649 SATURN SC1 1997 The design of passenger's side air bag is defective. when deployed it can kill young children and small adults. concern about air bag safety (other
997041116 SATURN SC1 1997 DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES.
997040916 SATURN SC1 1997 REAR WINDOW EXTERIOR CLIPS, LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE GLASS, SOUNDS LIKE A SQUEAKY MATTRESS.
997040917 SATURN SC1 1997 REAR WINDOW EXTERIOR CLIPS, LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE GLASS, SOUNDS LIKE A SQUEAKY MATTRESS.
997029952 SATURN SC1 1997 SPEEDOMETER INDICATES FALSE SPEED DUE TO POOR DESIGN.
997029944 SATURN SC1 1997 SPEEDOMETER INDICATES FALSE SPEED DUE TO POOR DESIGN.
0000023150 SATURN SC1 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED. *YD
0000023151 SATURN SC1 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED. *YD

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