Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Saturn / Sl / 1993
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
006066133 SATURN SL 1993 DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT EXTRACT. THE DEALER DETERMINED BOTH RETRACTOR MODULES NEED TO BE REPLACED.
005032951 SATURN SL 1993 Problems with the harmonic balancer having excessive run out causing improper serpentine belt alignment which created excessive belt wear. if problem
005008998 SATURN SL 1993 Driving on the highway with cruise control set at 65 mph and cruise control just speed up about 10 mph out of the blue. causing the car to jerk and
004293395 SATURN SL 1993 ANY SATURN KEY OF OR AROUD THE SAME YEAR CAN UNLOSK OTHER SATURN DOORS.*AK
004288961 SATURN SL 1993 While applying the brake pedal it went to the floor. consumer pumped the brakes, and the they malfunctioned. however, consumer was able to maintain
993254958 SATURN SL 1993 After turning the vehicle on and placing the gear in park or neutral vehicle will jumped forward, dealer examined the vehicle, and found that the
003240676 SATURN SL 1993 Consistent problem with engine check light/abs light, and battery light coming on and off. *ak the vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that
996239864 SATURN SL 1993 The alternator belt broke four times since ownership. on one occasion, the consumer was driving at 50 mph and the belt broke, which caused the
996239863 SATURN SL 1993 The alternator belt broke four times since ownership. on one occasion, the consumer was driving at 50 mph and the belt broke, which caused the
003203657 SATURN SL 1993 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD.*JB *TS
002171702 SATURN SL 1993 Vehicle caught on fire while on way to airport. no warning was given . consumer was flagged by another automobile that her vehicle was smoking.
000170933 SATURN SL 1993 Abs light was coming on and off intermittently, currently, abs light remains on while driving, and causes abs to be non operational. dealer was
001156262 SATURN SL 1993 When adjusting front seat, seats goes backward, consumer can hear seat clicking as it changes positions, and it falls to the back, contacted dealer.*
000155317 SATURN SL 1993 UPON EXITING VEHICLE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION.*AK
001147799 SATURN SL 1993 DRIVER'S SIDE RESTRAINT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING DRIVER UNRESTRAINED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK *SLC
0000145021 SATURN SL 1993 Plastic around air bag module is warped and is pushing against horn assembly, causing horn to become inoperable. please give any further details.*
001144921 SATURN SL 1993 Driver's seat is becoming distorted and together like an accordian. dealership is aware of defect, but would not do anything to repair seat
001137991 SATURN SL 1993 THIRD GEAR ACTUATOR IS BURNED OUT DUE TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN COMPUTER CONTROL.*AK
000112238 SATURN SL 1993 The heater controls started to smoke and flames bursted which caused a fire. no prior warning. no prior problems with this system. *ak consumer
000105023 SATURN SL 1993 TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, IT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO A HIGHER GEAR. *SLC
0000105022 SATURN SL 1993 FUEL INJECTION EXPERIENCED BLOCKAGE. *SLC
0000105021 SATURN SL 1993 VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A LEAKY VALVE GAKSET. *SLC
001085166 SATURN SL 1993 DRIVER'S SEATBACK FRAME BROKE AT MEET POINTS BETWEEN THE 2 DIFFERENT SEATBACK FRAME COMPONENTS. *AK
001082473 SATURN SL 1993 CAR FIRE AFTER CAR WAS OFF FOR 1.8 HOURS. *AK
0000049821 SATURN SL 1993 The windshield increases and scatters the sun's glare in late afternoons, early evenings when the sun is low in the sky. two times i have almost hit
0000048834 SATURN SL 1993 NO SUMMARY
0000048833 SATURN SL 1993 NO SUMMARY
000034750 SATURN SL 1993 Since i have purchased my vehicle in 1996, i have had to have a number of repairs done to averging $200. or more . i am having repairs done about
000034749 SATURN SL 1993 Since i have purchased my vehicle in 1996, i have had to have a number of repairs done to averging $200. or more . i am having repairs done about
000033978 SATURN SL 1993 TRANSMISSION HESITATES BEFORE GOING INTO REVERSE AND LURCHES BACKWARD WHEN IT DOES.
0000029352 SATURN SL 1993 I have a very difficult time putting car in reverse, i beleive because of the transmission...the reverse gear takes a while to "kick-in". there is a
999028944 SATURN SL 1993 Engine block has split near the location of alternator ,causing it to be lose and cut into the belt. the block busted upon starting the vehicle.
999028942 SATURN SL 1993 Engine block has split near the location of alternator ,causing it to be lose and cut into the belt. the block busted upon starting the vehicle.
000005886 SATURN SL 1993 TWO OF THE FIRESTONE MODEL FR480 TIRES EXPERIENCED BULGES IN THE TREAD CAUSING VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. *MJS
0000192248 SATURN SL 1993 CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THEY HAVE FAILED , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
0000183986 SATURN SL 1993 PASSIVE RESTRAINTS WILL LOCK IN OPEN POSITION ON PASSENGER SIDE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
995180933 SATURN SL 1993 OIL WARNING DOES NOT COME ON WHEN THE OIL IS VERY LOW. TT
993178997 SATURN SL 1993 THE ENGINE IS WALKING AND THE OIL IS LEAKING. TT
0000176808 SATURN SL 1993 Purchase car new the engine blew the passenger side door will not shut right and the car hard to start the front end shakes, the brake goes to the
0000176807 SATURN SL 1993 Purchase car new the engine blew the passenger side door will not shut right and the car hard to start the front end shakes, the brake goes to the
0000176805 SATURN SL 1993 Purchase car new the engine blew the passenger side door will not shut right and the car hard to start the front end shakes, the brake goes to the
0000176804 SATURN SL 1993 Purchase car new the engine blew the passenger side door will not shut right and the car hard to start the front end shakes, the brake goes to the
0000171885 SATURN SL 1993 VEHICLES TRANSMISSION HAS DELAYED EFFECT WHEN SHIFTING INTO ANY GEAR. TT
995170829 SATURN SL 1993 INTERMITTENT MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE IT WON'T ENGAGE. *AK
995169748 SATURN SL 1993 THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE THREADS WERE BREAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
994166148 SATURN SL 1993 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 50K, AND HAD TO BE REBUILT, AND CONSUMER KNOWS OF OTHER CASES. TT
994165485 SATURN SL 1993 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEED TRY TO TURN CAR ACCELERATE AND HIT STREET DIVIDER. TT
995164696 SATURN SL 1993 SET CRUISE CONTROL, AND IT ACCELERATES. TT
993164516 SATURN SL 1993 VEHICLE INDICATE THAT IT WANTS TO STALL AND LOSS OF POWER, REPLACE FILTER. TT
995164179 SATURN SL 1993 FRONTAL COLLISION DUE FAULTY BRAKE LINE WHICH CRACKED DUE TO CORROSION AND RUSTED IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 15 MPH. TT
993163805 SATURN SL 1993 CONSUMER PUT CRUISE CONTROL ON AND COULDN'T GET IT OFF WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. TT
0000162790 SATURN SL 1993 While driving, experienced cruise control failure, when set on 55mph suddenly vehicle began to decelerate without touching brake, for no apparent
995162785 SATURN SL 1993 WHEN ADJUSTING WINDSHIELD'S REAR VIEW MIRROR, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. TT
993162761 SATURN SL 1993 WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED; SET AT 65 MPH; ACCORDING TO STATE TROOPER, SPEED WAS 8 MILES OVER SPEED LIMIT. TT
995162756 SATURN SL 1993 CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE. TT
995162668 SATURN SL 1993 CRUISE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY DISENGAGES WHILE DRIVING. TT
993162440 SATURN SL 1993 REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKES DUE TO GRINDING NOISE. RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS IS THE FOURTH INCIDENT. TT
995162269 SATURN SL 1993 ROTORS RUSTE DUE TO PADS FREEZING IN THE HOLDERS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. TT
995162268 SATURN SL 1993 Snow and ice get beneath tires, when traveling 40-45 mph, vehicle shakes and steering moves uncontrollably; this is caused by design of the tires. *
995162200 SATURN SL 1993 CRUISE CONTROL AFTER ENGAGED HAS LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRVING,PE94-079 ACTIVE. VEHICLE MISSES AND BACKFIRES. TT
994161864 SATURN SL 1993 EXPERIENCING CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEM, IT LOOSES OR GAIN SPEED FROM SET POINT. TT
994160095 SATURN SL 1993 BRAKES GRAB MAKING PEDAL SOFT. TT
994160094 SATURN SL 1993 WORN SERPENTINE BELT IDLER. REPLACED. TT
994160093 SATURN SL 1993 VEHICLE VIBRATION WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE AT IDLE. REPLACED ENGINE MOUNT. TT
994160092 SATURN SL 1993 VEHICLE VIBRATION WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE AT IDLE. REPLACED TRANSMISSION MOUNT. TT
0000158093 SATURN SL 1993 ABS BRAKES AND TRACTION LIGHT REMAIN ON. OWNERS MANUAL AND MANUFACTURER STATES LIGHT SHOULD GO OFF. BRAKES MAKE CLICKING SOUND. TT
0000153212 SATURN SL 1993 THE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS ARE JAMMED ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES, LEAVING OCCUPANTS UNPROTECTED. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
999142459 SATURN SL 1993 When driver stepped on the brakes or when he put pressure on seat, seat fell back into the rear of the vehicle onto the rear seat. this problem
998137392 SATURN SL 1993 Was driving on the highway at approximately 50mph when the driver's seat collapsed backwards. when this occurred, the driver's view was obstructed.
998136385 SATURN SL 1993 Was slowing down to make a left hand turn at 10mph, applied brakes & no braking power. vehicle hit a ditch. driver's air bag did not deploy.
998135237 SATURN SL 1993 The carter pin had fallen off & broke in the internal differential housing, causing transmission to perform erratically. also, the clutch &
0000132719 SATURN SL 1993 Metal fragment inside fabric has punctured through it on driver's side. metal fragment jams into back of driver while driving. it's exposed &
998132381 SATURN SL 1993 In a high speed accident in which the occupant was rear ended, the driver's and passenger's seatbacks fell back, causing injuries. cause unknown.
998129334 SATURN SL 1993 While driving 75 mph the cruise control would not disengae when applying the brakes. the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle would not slow down.
998126162 SATURN SL 1993 When driving the driver's side seat shoulder belt became very tight, making it very impossible for the driver to make any type of movement when
998124788 SATURN SL 1993 Abs brake prolbems; while driving 25 mph, no inclement weather, dry pavement. driver applied brakes in an emergency situation with plenty of stopping
994121659 SATURN SL 1993 Brakes have never worked properly. have to brake ahead of time to avoid accident. dealer replaced and resurfaced rotors 2 times. transmission leaking
994121658 SATURN SL 1993 Brakes have never worked properly. have to brake ahead of time to avoid accident. dealer replaced and resurfaced rotors 2 times. transmission leaking
994121657 SATURN SL 1993 Brakes have never worked properly. have to brake ahead of time to avoid accident. dealer replaced and resurfaced rotors 2 times. transmission leaking
995116784 SATURN SL 1993 When parked vehicle in driveway and put vehicle in gear, can go inside and come back out and hear vehicle making a noise. have to jump into vehicle
997113173 SATURN SL 1993 Brake failure, when driving and brakes are applied, heard loud noise, in for repairs, the right front brakes wore out, replaces the disc pads and
997113172 SATURN SL 1993 Brake failure, when driving and brakes are applied, heard loud noise, in for repairs, the right front brakes wore out, replaces the disc pads and
997109605 SATURN SL 1993 CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 35 MPH FRONTAL CRASH IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
993103369 SATURN SL 1993 WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK
996102287 SATURN SL 1993 DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE WHILE DRIVING.*AK *SLC
996101737 SATURN SL 1993 WHILE MAKING RIGHT/LEFT HAND TURNS TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR WITHOUT WARNING.*AK
994100252 SATURN SL 1993 ON TWO OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR . PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
0000100119 SATURN SL 1993 MANUAL TRANS AXLE W/5 SPD SYSTEM BLEW UP, THROWING SHRAPNAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
993098557 SATURN SL 1993 DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK FRAME FAILURE.
995091450 SATURN SL 1993 Transmission delays then slames into reverse when hot. the valve body was replaced four times by the same dealer. now the dealer wants to take the
995087235 SATURN SL 1993 There is a recall in effect for the seat recliner failure in 1994, 1995 and some 1993 saturns. my seat recliner failed in 1995, but my vin is not
999086995 SATURN SL 1993 The problem i listed was the first time i had the alternator die, it then happened on 7/3/00 at apx. 10900 miles, and again on 10/7/01 at apx. 130,000
993070441 SATURN SL 1993 SECOND GEAR ACTUATOR FAILED. MJS
997070332 SATURN SL 1993 VALVE BODY FAILURE CAUSING VEHICLE TO TAKE 10-20 SECONDS TO MOVE IN REVERSE GEAR. YH
995067236 SATURN SL 1993 PISTON RINGS REPLACED.
996067235 SATURN SL 1993 WATER PUMP REPLACED.
995067234 SATURN SL 1993 TIMING CHAIN REPLACED.
0000060072 SATURN SL 1993 Fog light assembly allows water to enter compartment causing premature bulb failure. both fog light reflectors are now rusted out and in need of
999059623 SATURN SL 1993 POWER STREERING PUMP FAILED CAUSING LEAKS. NLM
999059622 SATURN SL 1993 POWER STEERING GEAR BOX WORN CAUSING IT TO MAKE NOISE WHILE TURNING. NLM
0000052849 SATURN SL 1993 Brakes do not work sometimes no matter what your speed is sometimes they stop and sometimes they hit the floor.dealer does not know why,apparently the
998051623 SATURN SL 1993 TOTAL FAILURE OF BRAKES.
998051586 SATURN SL 1993 Vehicle was rear-ended and pushed into the car in front of consumer. had both fron tand rae impact. driver's air bag failed to deploy, and shoulder
998051584 SATURN SL 1993 Vehicle was rear-ended and pushed into the car in front of consumer. had both fron tand rae impact. driver's air bag failed to deploy, and shoulder
0000049822 SATURN SL 1993 The windshield increases and scatters the sun's glare in late afternoons, early evenings when the sun is low in the sky. two times i have almost hit
998049385 SATURN SL 1993 The driver and passenger side automatic shoulder restraint system has failed. both have intermittant problems, they will open and close at will for
0000049103 SATURN SL 1993 ENGINE VALVES FAILED.
997048616 SATURN SL 1993 Error in the ssembly of the upper fittings to the brake lines caused loss of hydrolic pressure which resulted in a vehicle collision due to brake
996043234 SATURN SL 1993 TRANSMISSION BANGS INTO GEAR AND HAS TROUBLE GOING INTO REVERSE GEAR DUE TO FAILURE OF THE VALVE BODY.
997043233 SATURN SL 1993 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR FAILURE, CAUSING NOISE.
997038960 SATURN SL 1993 VEHICLE WILL RUN AT HIGH IDLE AND SOMETIMES WILL STALL.
997037022 SATURN SL 1993 WHEEL BEARING LOCKED UP CAUSING FIRE.
0000035543 SATURN SL 1993 SEAT BELT DEFECTS. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEFECTS--POWER ACCESSORIES DON'T WORK.
997035015 SATURN SL 1993 ALTERNATOR FAILED; ALSO REPLACED ABS BRAKES. *AK
997034217 SATURN SL 1993 DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED INTO THE REAR SEAT DURING A REAR END COLLISION, NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
997030011 SATURN SL 1993 CRACKED ENGINE HEAD. *AK
0000029678 SATURN SL 1993 TRANSMISSION SLIPS.
996029308 SATURN SL 1993 THE ENGINE FLOODED WITH RAIN WATER AND STALLED.
996024926 SATURN SL 1993 THE DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH BROKE AND WOULD NOT RELEASE TO OPEN THE DOOR.
996023516 SATURN SL 1993 NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT.
996023515 SATURN SL 1993 SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.
994021750 SATURN SL 1993 UPPER MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED 2 TIMES.
0000021209 SATURN SL 1993 REPLACED ROTORS AT 17000 MILES.
996019385 SATURN SL 1993 ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK UP.
995013449 SATURN SL 1993 TRANSMISSION FLUID RESERVOIR GASKET LEAKS.
995010449 SATURN SL 1993 RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKS UP DUE TO CRACKED BRAKE PAD, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *DSH
995010448 SATURN SL 1993 RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKS UP DUE TO CRACKED BRAKE PAD, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *DSH
993009281 SATURN SL 1993 VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UPON SETTING CRUISE CONTROL. *AW
995006454 SATURN SL 1993 FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN, CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.
994005332 SATURN SL 1993 CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING ON A DOWN GRADE FREEWAY. *AK
994003176 SATURN SL 1993 VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL.
994003175 SATURN SL 1993 SHIFT LEVER CONTINUOUSLY POPS OUT OF GEAR.
995002220 SATURN SL 1993 BRAKES CONTINUE TO MALFUNCTION AFTER DRUMS/ROTOR REPLACED, CAUSING RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO WOBBLE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED.
003223104 SATURN SL 1993 Our vehicle caught on fire while we were on our way to vacation on highway 95. no warning was given. we were approached by another vehicle that the
003204130 SATURN SL 1993 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD.*JB *TS
0000177092 SATURN SL 1993 While starting vehicle driver side seat belt will work on different occasions seat belt tends to be inoperable. has had seat belt serviced. this will
002174591 SATURN SL 1993 The consumer added coolant several times but the low coolant light kept coming. the dealer determined the cause to be a cracked cylinder head which
0000173852 SATURN SL 1993 IN THE MORNING THE BRAKES ARE SOFT AFTER CAR WARMS UP . TT
000170943 SATURN SL 1993 Abs light was coming on and off intermittently, currently, abs light remains on while driving, and causes abs to be non operational. dealer was
000155324 SATURN SL 1993 UPON EXITING VEHICLE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION.*AK
001155298 SATURN SL 1993 Transmission exploded while driving caused by a pin coming loose from within, and forcing it through transmission case. dealer/manufacturer were
001154471 SATURN SL 1993 While traveling at 65 mph transmission blew up, and some pieces flew into car*ak consumer states transmission is a 5 speed manual, the differential
001154470 SATURN SL 1993 While traveling at 65 mph transmission blew up, and some pieces flew into car*ak consumer states transmission is a 5 speed manual, the differential
001151730 SATURN SL 1993 Was going 64mph and had cruise control on. when accelerator pedal was touched cruise control failed to release. cruise control had become stuck.
0000145027 SATURN SL 1993 Plastic around air bag module is warped and is pushing against horn assembly, causing horn to become inoperable. please give any further details.*
001144928 SATURN SL 1993 Driver's seat is becoming distorted and together like an accordian. dealership is aware of defect, but would not do anything to repair seat
0000128301 SATURN SL 1993 Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions the pedal went to the floor and brakes fail to stop the vehicle. please provide details. *ak
000126165 SATURN SL 1993 Pe00-020;while driving about 70 mph when right rear tire had a tread separation.tire did not went flat. firestone, p175/70r14. *ak the customer
0000118145 SATURN SL 1993 ENGINE ACCESS MOUNT COLLAPSED DUE TO AGE AND BECAUSE IT HAS WORN OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE AND RATTLE BAD. *AK *ML
000114803 SATURN SL 1993 While driving the battery light came on. took vehicle to technician, and the generator had to be replaced. problem was similar to the one

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