Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Saturn / Sl / 1998
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
000104626 SATURN SL 1998 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 saturn sl2. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and shut off. the contact was able to restart the
006085981 SATURN SL 1998 Dt*: the contact stated the coolant level indicator light illuminated. when the coolant was checked, the coolant level was low and thickened. on
006080892 SATURN SL 1998 During a rear end collision the back of the driver's seat released to full recline position. leaving me which more severe injuries than i should have
006076909 SATURN SL 1998 Dt*: the contact stated the frontal airbags failed to deploy when the vehicle's front end impacted the rear of another while traveling 35 mph on a dry
006071594 SATURN SL 1998 Gas leaking. running low on gas after fill up. had car looked at and there are holes in the gas line, running from the engine to gas tank. fuel line
005066381 SATURN SL 1998 Cruise control will not disengage by depressing brake, using the off switch, or depressing the clutch. also, when this occurs, the speed slowly but
005031432 SATURN SL 1998 My brother was killed june 24, 2005, in a single car accident. he was driving a 1998 saturn sl on an interstate in mississippi, the saturn went out of
005031431 SATURN SL 1998 My brother was killed june 24, 2005, in a single car accident. he was driving a 1998 saturn sl on an interstate in mississippi, the saturn went out of
005027820 SATURN SL 1998 1998 SATURN SL SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WOULD UNLATCH WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. *JB
005016868 SATURN SL 1998 Frequently when the front seat belts are buckled they appear to be secured, but are not and come undone. this is the onlu car i have ever driven that
003006242 SATURN SL 1998 I was in an accident that totaled my car. i was only traveling 15-20 mph when i hit a car with no lights on. i had two passengers in my car. all of
005004478 SATURN SL 1998 While parking my 1898 saturn sl in a hospital garage, the shift lever went limp without warning. there was no way to operate the transmission. when
004312805 SATURN SL 1998 Cracked cylinder head on 1998 sl1 saturn with 70,000 miles. car was loosing coolant. cost $2,000 in labor to repair, problem seems to appear with
004311794 SATURN SL 1998 My 23 yr old son was traveling from ventura, ca at 75 mph on fwy 99 n bound in the middle lane (of 3) at about 1 a.m. in fresno, ca. just before
004304440 SATURN SL 1998 Vehicle was not running properly. taken to mechanic who told me that vehicle was 5 quarts low on transmission fluid and vehicle would have stopped
004293202 SATURN SL 1998 My wife's '98 saturn sl1 has approximately 80,000 miles on it. about a week ago, she was no longer able to shift out of 1st gear. after taking the
004281039 SATURN SL 1998 The car was parked at home saturday night, went to drive it sunday and it made a strange noise. the car was brought to the mechanic who sent it to
004280960 SATURN SL 1998 1998 saturn 41,635 miles- bakes pulse and shakey steering- machine rotors new pads 48,343 miles-shakey steering-balance wheels replace suspected bad
003277935 SATURN SL 1998 Accessories: volume knob fell off...not replaced yet. overhead interior light fell off roof...repaired in august. other:since around 40,000 miles
003277934 SATURN SL 1998 Accessories: volume knob fell off...not replaced yet. overhead interior light fell off roof...repaired in august. other:since around 40,000 miles
003277579 SATURN SL 1998 Before buying saturn sl the dealership told me they had to replace a motor mount and promised me a good running car. since buying this vehicle &#
003277578 SATURN SL 1998 Before buying saturn sl the dealership told me they had to replace a motor mount and promised me a good running car. since buying this vehicle &#
003273634 SATURN SL 1998 1998 saturn with 49,000 miles needed the whole transmission to be rebuilt. the valve bodies are kept in stock at saturn of route 23 because this is
004273541 SATURN SL 1998 While accelerating to 40 mph consumer shifted from second to third gear and floor shifter failed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the
004268354 SATURN SL 1998 SHIFTER ARM CLUTCH LINKAGE BUSHING BROKE WHILE SHIFTING GEAR. *JB
004262218 SATURN SL 1998 While driving/parking seat belt latch unlocked from the belt buckle. consumer was unable to wear seat belt correctly. *ak left front seat buckle
003260770 SATURN SL 1998 Emergencey brake non-functional after 1/8 inch daimeter plastic button retainer broke. ts assembled such that if it fails it is disengauged,
004260768 SATURN SL 1998 Manual transmission linkage broke. the plastic that locks the ball of the linkage to the socket of the shifter cracked, and became seperated while in
003260603 SATURN SL 1998 SATURN SL2 1998 - CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. *AK
003259298 SATURN SL 1998 INVOLVED IN TWO COLLISIONS WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND NONE OF THE SIDE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. *LA *MR
002258531 SATURN SL 1998 Rear windows will not go up or down. however, they fall down on low speed, slight impact, unlevel terrain (bumps). i wonder if saturn has any idea how
003250599 SATURN SL 1998 While driving at 65 mph left front tire went flat, consumer lost control, vehicle rolled over, and neither of the air bags deployed . consumer
003250598 SATURN SL 1998 While driving at 65 mph left front tire went flat, consumer lost control, vehicle rolled over, and neither of the air bags deployed . consumer
0000245829 SATURN SL 1998 PROBLEMS WITH GEAR SHIFT ON 1998 SATURN SL1. *MR THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK AND THE BCSI SOLENOID WAS REPLACED. *SCC *JB
003241502 SATURN SL 1998 For the past 2-3 years i have had a massive oil consumption problem with my saturn sl2 '98. i brought it to two saturn dealerships who told me that i
003240211 SATURN SL 1998 Consumer noticed upon starting vehicle park paw would not shift out of park. dealer has been contacted. *ak this happened on four
003235590 SATURN SL 1998 I purchased a 1998 saturn sl2 in april of 2002 and discovered after purchase that it had a defective seat belt retractor. when the vehicle was taken
003232533 SATURN SL 1998 VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT APPLYING GAS, CAUSE UNDETERMINED. *AK
003231636 SATURN SL 1998 While driving, the engine stalled. the dealer replaced the crankshaft senor and coolant temperature sensor, however the engine stalled again. *ak the
003231634 SATURN SL 1998 While driving, the engine stalled. the dealer replaced the crankshaft senor and coolant temperature sensor, however the engine stalled again. *ak the
003231633 SATURN SL 1998 While driving, the engine stalled. the dealer replaced the crankshaft senor and coolant temperature sensor, however the engine stalled again. *ak the
002228756 SATURN SL 1998 The motor mount failed. dealer notified. *ak the mount probably malfunctioned prior to 52184 miles. the mounts for the vibration was found on
0000221607 SATURN SL 1998 Consumer called complaining about the ignition module and electrical system. manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they have a recall out, but
0000221606 SATURN SL 1998 Consumer called complaining about the ignition module and electrical system. manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they have a recall out, but
002211088 SATURN SL 1998 My 1998 saturn (1.9)had oil in the coolant. it had a crack in the # 3 cam journal. the car only had 72188 miles. i had followed all their regular
003204933 SATURN SL 1998 SMALL PLASTIC RING IN SHIFTER LINKAGE BROKE WHILE IN TRAFFIC LEAVING CAR STUCK IN FIRST GEAR.*JB
0000197552 SATURN SL 1998 VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.*JB PH
001196238 SATURN SL 1998 Both power windows in rear of car failed. both power windows failed even though they have rarely been used. driver side rear window drops down
999194438 SATURN SL 1998 The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. the cam switch was replaced twice, the idle control was adjusted and the throttle was replaced yet
999194437 SATURN SL 1998 The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. the cam switch was replaced twice, the idle control was adjusted and the throttle was replaced yet
0000165757 SATURN SL 1998 When accelerating transmission doesn't shift into gear. also, battery is leaking fluid, deteriorating wire harness to transmission. dealer
0000165756 SATURN SL 1998 When accelerating transmission doesn't shift into gear. also, battery is leaking fluid, deteriorating wire harness to transmission. dealer
001163654 SATURN SL 1998 Vehicle was not able to hold an alignment consumer has had numerous alignments done , but the problem still occurs. steering becomes very difficult
001146416 SATURN SL 1998 WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH SIDEWALL BLEWOUT ON FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A SATURN, SL1, 1998. *AK *JB
000126026 SATURN SL 1998 Pe 00 020/tire tread separtion: reporting tires were cupping and a flat was received after two months of purchase on a 1998 saturn, sl. original
998112522 SATURN SL 1998 Trunk will not stay open on an incline or with some head winds. dealer notified and informed consumer that vehicle meets standards, and nothing can
000107265 SATURN SL 1998 Consumer had brakes resurfaced three times. dealer was saying that consumer was applying brakes too hard. brakes weren't warranty. dealer replaced
0000105241 SATURN SL 1998 CONSUMER STATES CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *JB
0000105239 SATURN SL 1998 SEAT BELT WILL NOT TIGHTEN OR RELEASE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. *JB
998105007 SATURN SL 1998 Rotors warped and were replaced 9 within 9 months after buying vehicle brand new, replacement part was defective and replaced one month later, in
0000104700 SATURN SL 1998 CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE LOOSES 30% OF POWER AT RANDOM TIMES. NLM
000102871 SATURN SL 1998 Driver's side seat belt twist to where it won't recall and is diffecult to buckle. i received a safty recall in 2000 and took it to the dealer in
002089595 SATURN SL 1998 I check my car weekly. with no warning or tell tale signs, i found water in the crankcase and oil in the radiator. i had the car towed to my mechanic
001085715 SATURN SL 1998 THE FRONT ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 57000 MILES. SOMETHING IS WRONG WHEN THIS HAPPENS THIS OFTEN WITH THIS LITTLE AMOUNT OF MILEAGE. *AK
998082088 SATURN SL 1998 I too have had repeated brake problems with my sl1. the first time saturn replaced them because at 25,000 miles, they should not be bad. then at 45,
001081001 SATURN SL 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001081000 SATURN SL 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000060654 SATURN SL 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLES. *AK (TIRESIZE: P28565/R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P28565/R15 )
999056390 SATURN SL 1998 Traveling on i-5 so @ approx 72mph left rear tire blew out. original stock tire on saturn. luckily vehicle didn't fishtail or go out of control @
0000048450 SATURN SL 1998 Not long after we purchased the vehicle, the brakes made noise and caused the steering wheel to vibrate upon braking. brought in the vehicle for
000033991 SATURN SL 1998 Spring that holds trunk open is too weak, most noticeable with factory installed spoiler. has hit me in the head several times. dealer sugested prop
000033990 SATURN SL 1998 Spring that holds trunk open is too weak, most noticeable with factory installed spoiler. has hit me in the head several times. dealer sugested prop
998033285 SATURN SL 1998 I have had it in several times for them to fix it. they put in a delay blower to fix the problem. it has been bad from the start. one of their
999029601 SATURN SL 1998 ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING ROCKING OF CAR DURING BRAKING AT 16,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 32000 MILES.
001025594 SATURN SL 1998 Vehicle experiencing noise in the front end. dealer could not find anything wrong and advised consumer that there is no adjustment on front brakes and
0000155251 SATURN SL 1998 CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND BY THE REFLECTION OF LIGHT DAMAGED VEHICLE. CONSUMER WILL ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
999149498 SATURN SL 1998 The consumer state while driving at 40 mph and applying the brake's, the brake's went straight to the floorboard and the consumer had to pump the
0000142481 SATURN SL 1998 Driving at highway speeds vehicle loses all power and eventually stops, causing a safety hazard. dealer replaced fuel pump, but defect has
998138764 SATURN SL 1998 Vehicle wanders from side to side when driving at approximately 30-60mph. loud banging noise occurs when going over bumps. high frequency whining from
998138763 SATURN SL 1998 Vehicle wanders from side to side when driving at approximately 30-60mph. loud banging noise occurs when going over bumps. high frequency whining from
997132834 SATURN SL 1998 Driving at any speed the vehicle will vibrate and make bucking sounds from time to time. the vehicle has been in the shop eight times for different
997132833 SATURN SL 1998 Driving at any speed the vehicle will vibrate and make bucking sounds from time to time. the vehicle has been in the shop eight times for different
997132832 SATURN SL 1998 Driving at any speed the vehicle will vibrate and make bucking sounds from time to time. the vehicle has been in the shop eight times for different
997132831 SATURN SL 1998 Driving at any speed the vehicle will vibrate and make bucking sounds from time to time. the vehicle has been in the shop eight times for different
998126552 SATURN SL 1998 When traveling 35 mph, going up an incline and vehicle is placed in fourth gear, the vehicle will drop from fourth gear into second and will
997122234 SATURN SL 1998 Throttle: sitting at a stop sign and pulled off and felt like it wasn't getting any gas. put foot on gas pedal, and suddenly it stuck open and stayed
999099758 SATURN SL 1998 CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE SEATBACKS BROKE, 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC
0000090929 SATURN SL 1998 The component in question has not failed and probably won't. i feel the design of the knob which allows the shoulder belt anchor point to be adjusted
999090146 SATURN SL 1998 All the complaints that i have made are already listed on your list except the winshield fluid pump. when i took the car in regarding the rattling
999090145 SATURN SL 1998 All the complaints that i have made are already listed on your list except the winshield fluid pump. when i took the car in regarding the rattling
998088835 SATURN SL 1998 Please take note that the state and zip code incorect , i had to improvise as i could not filled out this questionaire and i writing from canada. my
998074993 SATURN SL 1998 POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. YH
998074289 SATURN SL 1998 WINDOW WASHER SPRAY NOZZLE FAILED. YH
998074121 SATURN SL 1998 BATTERY.
998074019 SATURN SL 1998 SPARK PLUG WIRE FAILED RESULTING IN DECREASED POWER. YH
0000073918 SATURN SL 1998 TWO FIRESTONE TIRES WRRE FLAT. YH
998073315 SATURN SL 1998 POWER WINDOWS FAILED. NM
998073144 SATURN SL 1998 SEAT BELT FAILED. MJS
998073130 SATURN SL 1998 WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE FAILED.
997072413 SATURN SL 1998 PARKING BRAKE SWITCH FAILED.
998072150 SATURN SL 1998 DOME LIGHT ASSEMBLY SWITCH FAILED. *YC
998072060 SATURN SL 1998 TRANSMISSION FAILED.
0000071748 SATURN SL 1998 WASHER FLUID NOZZLE WAS REPLACED, DUE TO FAILURE. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *YC
0000071387 SATURN SL 1998 WINDOWS FAILED. YH
998071150 SATURN SL 1998 REAR WINDOW SHIELD WIPER FAILED. YH
0000054664 SATURN SL 1998 TRANSMISSION JERKING AND EXPERIENCES UNWANTED SURGES ALMOST RESULTING IN COLLISIONS.
0000054338 SATURN SL 1998 DESIGN OF THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE TURN SIGNAL DIAL ALLOWING FOR ACCIDENTAL DISENGAGMENT WHILE ENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL.
998053380 SATURN SL 1998 SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER DURING AN ACCIDENT.
0000051605 SATURN SL 1998 THIS VEHICLE IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. WE WANT TO FIND OUT FOR SURE! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
0000048914 SATURN SL 1998 WINDOW WEATHER STRIPPING TOO LOOSE CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS DUE TO CONDENSATION.
998048343 SATURN SL 1998 AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL COLLISION.
997048145 SATURN SL 1998 FRONT END MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN PULLING.
998048144 SATURN SL 1998 TAPE PLAYER FAILED TWICE.
998048142 SATURN SL 1998 IDLE CONTROL VALVE FAILED CAUSING STALLING.
998048141 SATURN SL 1998 IGNITION KEY STICKING DUE TO FAULTY BRAKE LOCK SHIFT AND CABLE PARK INTERLOCK.
998048140 SATURN SL 1998 FAN MOTOR AND BLOWER FAILED.
998048139 SATURN SL 1998 ENGINE EXPERIENCING KNOCKING PROBLEMS.
998048138 SATURN SL 1998 BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED.
0000047444 SATURN SL 1998 FRONT SUSPENSION OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING.
0000047443 SATURN SL 1998 UPON APPLYING STEADY PRESSURE THE BRAKES RELEASE A COUPLE OF SECONDS AFTER INITIAL APPLICATION.
0000047442 SATURN SL 1998 DOORS OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING PERSONS TO SLAM THE DOORS FOR THEM TO LATCH.
0000047440 SATURN SL 1998 TURN SIGNAL REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO ACTIVATE DUE TO DESIGN.
0000040677 SATURN SL 1998 FRONT SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS ARE TOO LOW, WHEN SITTING IN SEAT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE RELEASE BUTTON.
003231635 SATURN SL 1998 While driving, the engine stalled. the dealer replaced the crankshaft senor and coolant temperature sensor, however the engine stalled again. *ak the
002229241 SATURN SL 1998 The motor mount failed. dealer notified. *ak the mount probably malfunctioned prior to 52184 miles. the mounts for the vibration was found on
0000222092 SATURN SL 1998 Consumer called complaining about the ignition module and electrical system. manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they have a recall out, but
0000222091 SATURN SL 1998 Consumer called complaining about the ignition module and electrical system. manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they have a recall out, but
003219006 SATURN SL 1998 WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK
003218524 SATURN SL 1998 WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK
002211568 SATURN SL 1998 My 1998 saturn (1.9)had oil in the coolant. it had a crack in the # 3 cam journal. the car only had 72188 miles. i had followed all their regular
003208097 SATURN SL 1998 Saturn sl2 was taken to dealership for 15,000 check up on 3/17/, as i was selling to son. car has approx. 15,690 miles on it. service mgr. howard
002202522 SATURN SL 1998 I was involved in a rear end collision in april 2002. i was hit from behind while waiting at a red light. the back of my seat collapsed thereby
002202049 SATURN SL 1998 I was involved in a rear end collision in april 2002. i was hit from behind while waiting at a red light. the back of my seat collapsed thereby
0000198021 SATURN SL 1998 VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.*JB PH
001196703 SATURN SL 1998 Both power windows in rear of car failed. both power windows failed even though they have rarely been used. driver side rear window drops down
999194903 SATURN SL 1998 The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. the cam switch was replaced twice, the idle control was adjusted and the throttle was replaced yet
999194902 SATURN SL 1998 The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. the cam switch was replaced twice, the idle control was adjusted and the throttle was replaced yet
001192185 SATURN SL 1998 While pulling into a parking space, stepped on the brakes, which failed. car struck the crub and a railing causing the airbags to deploy and the
002189655 SATURN SL 1998 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TS *JB
002189644 SATURN SL 1998 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TS *JB
002180312 SATURN SL 1998 Transmision hesitates and jerks before going into any gear. problem has existed for 3 months.dealer was notified, and found a faulty transmission
002170055 SATURN SL 1998 WHILE DRIVING AT 2MPH, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *YH
002170045 SATURN SL 1998 WHILE DRIVING AT 2MPH, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *YH
0000165767 SATURN SL 1998 When accelerating transmission doesn't shift into gear. also, battery is leaking fluid, deteriorating wire harness to transmission. dealer
0000165766 SATURN SL 1998 When accelerating transmission doesn't shift into gear. also, battery is leaking fluid, deteriorating wire harness to transmission. dealer
001163664 SATURN SL 1998 Vehicle was not able to hold an alignment consumer has had numerous alignments done , but the problem still occurs. steering becomes very difficult
0000158003 SATURN SL 1998 VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM REAR AT 50 MPH WHILE IN A STOP POSITION AND DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
0000157996 SATURN SL 1998 VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM REAR AT 50 MPH WHILE IN A STOP POSITION AND DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
001153526 SATURN SL 1998 When seat belt comes through slider to connect across chest belt it is cut. .*ak the belt must be cutting when it is pulled down to be fastened,
001146423 SATURN SL 1998 WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH SIDEWALL BLEWOUT ON FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A SATURN, SL1, 1998. *AK *JB

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