Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Saturn / Sw
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007103653 SATURN SW 1996 Regarding a wire that broke off on the seat of his 1996 saturn sw2 wagon and is sticking up vertically -wire went through his pants and skin**cc
007102286 SATURN SW 1998 EXPERIENCING A RATTLE OR CLICK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND/OR DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES.*AK
006092319 SATURN SW 1995 I bought a 1995 saturn from precision tune auto. the car was supposed to be cleaned, and wiring fixed. no mention of seat problem. though there has
006092318 SATURN SW 1995 I bought a 1995 saturn from precision tune auto. the car was supposed to be cleaned, and wiring fixed. no mention of seat problem. though there has
006092317 SATURN SW 1995 I bought a 1995 saturn from precision tune auto. the car was supposed to be cleaned, and wiring fixed. no mention of seat problem. though there has
006092316 SATURN SW 1995 I bought a 1995 saturn from precision tune auto. the car was supposed to be cleaned, and wiring fixed. no mention of seat problem. though there has
006056461 SATURN SW 1994 Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 50 mph the vehicle accelerated. to avoid hitting another vehicle, the vehicle was
006056460 SATURN SW 1994 Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 50 mph the vehicle accelerated. to avoid hitting another vehicle, the vehicle was
006055707 SATURN SW 1997 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph slowing down to make a left turn, a loud noise came from under the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a
005046015 SATURN SW 2001 Dt: contact stated when latching the rear driver side seat belt it will not retract to secure the occupant. as the occupant leaned forward the seat
005038575 SATURN SW 1998 Dt: 1998 saturn sw2. the consumer stated the driver's side seat belt broke while the vehicle was in use. the latch came loose. she has spoken with
005036948 SATURN SW 1994 Dt: the owner is experiencing the same problem as stated in recall number 99v045000. the recall is in regards to the seat recliner. the owner entered
004007768 SATURN SW 1998 While driving 10 mph engine stalled. the dealer stated that the engine bearing wore out completely on one side. as a result, the engine needed to be
004314679 SATURN SW 2000 TWO MAJOR GASKET PROBLEMS WITH A SATURN 2000 SW2 WAGON. TOTAL REPAIR COST $1,500.*AK
004308875 SATURN SW 1999 Broken steering wheel mechanism replaced, rusted out hood replaced. mode control from a/c to defrost went out, less than 14,000 miles. *bf the mode
004299793 SATURN SW 1996 WHILE DRIVING THE OIL PRESSURE AND BATTERY LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. *MR *SC *JB
004299792 SATURN SW 1996 WHILE DRIVING THE OIL PRESSURE AND BATTERY LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. *MR *SC *JB
004295073 SATURN SW 1993 A known fault in the automatic transmition valve assembly of my 1993 saturn sw1 is not covered by the dealership, but is admitted by the manufactuer
004285827 SATURN SW 1998 Brake failure. on sr88 southbound to liberty rd. 19'98 saturn sw2, 110000 miles. condition excellent. coming to liberty rd at about 55 mph slowng for
004284058 SATURN SW 1997 While driving 40 mph the engine failed without warning. the service dealer states the ignition coil pack had malfunctioned. *nm the vehicle was
004278653 SATURN SW 1999 While driving at 65 mph consumer heard a popping sound and vehicle jerked. consumer pulled onto the shoulder. then, consumer heard a loud bang,
004278652 SATURN SW 1999 While driving at 65 mph consumer heard a popping sound and vehicle jerked. consumer pulled onto the shoulder. then, consumer heard a loud bang,
004269030 SATURN SW 1998 There is a crack in the front windshield that begins were the rear view mirror is attached to the windshield. consumer can not see trough front
004262151 SATURN SW 2001 WHILE DRIVING, ANTI FREEZE LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK *SC
004259114 SATURN SW 1998 VEHICLE BURNS OIL PREMATURELY. *AK
004258818 SATURN SW 1998 ACCELERATOR PEDAL HINGE BROKE... LEAVING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HANGING FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. CAR IS NOT DRIVEABLE.*AK
004255232 SATURN SW 1996 The vehicle stalled without warning. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the mechanic informed the owner that the engine's head gasket
003243014 SATURN SW 1998 WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STALLED. *AK
003242335 SATURN SW 2000 WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING VEHICLE WOULD STALL, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD.*AK
003238797 SATURN SW 1993 Driver's seat back won't "hold" position. falls back under weight. problem continuing for years. i informed dealer who simply told me i would have
003235800 SATURN SW 1994 Oil in cooling system,cylinder head cracked. i had just slowed down for a stop sign in a 35 mph zone. other web sights claim this to be an on going
0000234823 SATURN SW 2000 THE REAR STABILIZER LINKS FROZE UP, DUE TO ROAD DIRT, SALT ETC. *AK *JB
003232669 SATURN SW 1997 Consumer stated door bell was acting as if the lights were on, and the key was in the ignition. she took the vehicle to the dealer/mechanic, he kept
001224726 SATURN SW 1995 OIL CONSUMPTION, CAUSED A BLOWN ENGINE. *AK
003204696 SATURN SW 1995 I received notice regarding the seat back of my 1995 saturn wagon. my car does exhibit what was described - when i lean back on the seat it reclines
0000201154 SATURN SW 2000 THE BOLTS BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE.*JB
003196811 SATURN SW 1995 The defroster works sometimes -- only if i put on the ac at the same time -- and then intermittently it stops working and the front window shield as
002193085 SATURN SW 1994 DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER HITTING A DEER HEAD ON AT 50 MPH. TS
001182401 SATURN SW 2000 When the consumer applied the brakes the wheel shakes due to warped rotors. the rotors had been cut at 22000 miles because of the same problem.
002179506 SATURN SW 1999 DURING A VEHICLE CRASH AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
999173159 SATURN SW 1998 Whilr at a complete stop, vehicle will not return to correct idle position, it will stay at a high idle point. contacted dealer, and the dealer can
002173140 SATURN SW 1993 SHOULDER BELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CAUSING A HARD PLASTIC PIECE TO STICK. ON CONSUMER IN BACK AND TOP OF HEAD. *AK
998160042 SATURN SW 1998 When engine warms up/slowing down or stopping rpms will increase. also if taken feet of gas pedal, vehicle will accelerate on its own. this
001137115 SATURN SW 2001 Vehicle was in park. while walking away gear some how jumped into reverse and began to roll backwards towards another vehicle. saturn has been
999130785 SATURN SW 1998 Seat belts will tighten while switching lanes or when increasing speed. consumer cannot move around to check traffic behind her. has been to dealer
000129672 SATURN SW 1996 While driving at 35 mph gas line under rear seat blew up, took to dealer and they replaced cables and gas line. *ak the fuel filler door will not
000128664 SATURN SW 1994 Vehicle was experiencing problem with overheating whenever a/c was being used. also , this problem caused vehicle to jerk when applying brakes.
000126003 SATURN SW 1997 Consumer was traveling 30mph on highway and was approaching a stop light when she applied brakes, and brake pedal was gushy and went all the way to
000117498 SATURN SW 1999 Firestone tires tread came apart, which could have caused a tire blowout and crash. firestone replaced the tires at consumer's expense. please
995115177 SATURN SW 1994 Upper motor mount broke, causing engine to shift. the mount was replaced at owner's expense. original motor mounts were replaced at 20,000 miles in
999112933 SATURN SW 1997 Ongoing problem with brakes squealing when they were applied within the first mile of driving,. then brakes failed. dealer notified, and informed
000109587 SATURN SW 1997 Upon starting vehicle a huge amount of smoke came from the steering column. driver shut off the igntion and removed the key. vehicle would not
000107829 SATURN SW 1995 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, AND HER AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK *ML
001105685 SATURN SW 1995 FAN DID NOT WORK, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND EXPAND. YD
001105684 SATURN SW 1995 FAN DID NOT WORK, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND EXPAND. YD
002098302 SATURN SW 1995 I was stopped on an interstate, and rear ended by a chevrolet sedan. it slammed my car into a minivan in front of me. the front and back of my car
001097738 SATURN SW 1995 THIS VEHICLE USES AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL. I MUST ADD AT LEAST ONE QUART EVERY 200-300 MILES.*AK
001084484 SATURN SW 1998 This ignition-high idle problem has exhisted since ownership and first part replacement underwarenty was the idle air control j5542 in feb. 2000. the
001079126 SATURN SW 2000 STRESS INDUCED CRACKING OF EXHAUST SYSTEM RESONATOR OUTLET END PLATE.*AK
998061660 SATURN SW 1998 Engine runs rough and stalls. sometimes ses light comes on, sometimes not. vehicle will not start. i have had this car to the dealer 8 times in 2
000047565 SATURN SW 1997 The passenger's seat belt would not come out of the lap belt area thereby not allowing me to fasten my belt. it is against the law to drive unbelted
000045460 SATURN SW 1999 My husband and daughter (age 4) were involved in an accident on july 27, 2000 in our 1999 saturn sw1. they were sitting at a red light when they were
000045459 SATURN SW 1999 My husband and daughter (age 4) were involved in an accident on july 27, 2000 in our 1999 saturn sw1. they were sitting at a red light when they were
001016093 SATURN SW 1994 Vehicle shudders when the automatic transmission changes gears, dealership diagnosed the problem as an upper valve body problem, the vehicle was
001016092 SATURN SW 1994 Consumer states brake booster failed causing total brake failure, after inspecting vehicle it was determined brake booster failed due to a nut that
001015679 SATURN SW 1997 Fuel pump was replaced, saturn had sent consumer a letter stating that the fuel pump may fail prematurely and cause extended crank time, loss of power
0000000145 SATURN SW 1999 Due to the design of the seats, which are angled back for safety purposes, the child safety seats do not fit properly, which could lead to injuries if
0000188824 SATURN SW 1996 While traveling 30 mph, the compartment began filling with gray smoke. electrical wiring from the steering smoldered and melted. please describe
0000188823 SATURN SW 1996 While traveling 30 mph, the compartment began filling with gray smoke. electrical wiring from the steering smoldered and melted. please describe
995184077 SATURN SW 1995 EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO DEVELOPING A PROBLEM IN FRONT SUSPENSION. *AK
995184076 SATURN SW 1995 EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. ALSO DEVELOPING A PROBLEM IN FRONT SUSPENSION. *AK
996181088 SATURN SW 1993 EXCESSIVE BRAKE COMPONENT WEAR, REPLACED ROTORS, AND PADS. TT
995174622 SATURN SW 1994 DOOR MOUNTED SEAT BELTS DO NOT RELEASE WHEN DOOR IS OPEN,INSTEAD THEY TIGHTEN. TT
995172994 SATURN SW 1995 WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 45MPH THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. TT
0000171108 SATURN SW 1993 BRAKES ARE UNSAFE-NOT OPERATING PROPERLY-BRAKES PEDAL GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND HAVE GRINDING NOISE. TT
995169762 SATURN SW 1994 CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, RESULTING IN TOTALLED ACCIDENT. *AK
995169161 SATURN SW 1995 VEHICLE STALL OUT, ALMOST RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT
994165587 SATURN SW 1993 IN VERY COLD WEATHER THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK CAR HAS TO BE OPERATING TEMP OR (WARM) FOR IT TO WORK. TT
994162137 SATURN SW 1994 CRUISE CONTROL WOULD SWITCH OFF WHILE DRIVING. TT
995161788 SATURN SW 1993 C R LEAKS WATER AND DAUGHTER CHOKED FROM DRIPPING. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
0000159806 SATURN SW 1995 During a rear end collision, upon impact at approx. 35mph, front passenger side seat back collapsed hitting child in head who was in century child
998156049 SATURN SW 1993 While driving vehicle 30mph vehicle died out. received a jump start from aaa. the vehicle failed to start that saturday. the alternators kept blowing
0000155071 SATURN SW 1997 SEATBELT WILL NOT UNREEL FROM OPEN POSITION ,AND WILL NOT RELEASE, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
0000143967 SATURN SW 1995 VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED. DEALER HAS REPLACED FUEL PUMP. *AK
996142794 SATURN SW 1995 Was driving a noise was heard coming from the engine. took to dealer & engine oil had leaked out. the oil light had malfunctioned on panel. the
996142793 SATURN SW 1995 Was driving a noise was heard coming from the engine. took to dealer & engine oil had leaked out. the oil light had malfunctioned on panel. the
996142792 SATURN SW 1995 Was driving a noise was heard coming from the engine. took to dealer & engine oil had leaked out. the oil light had malfunctioned on panel. the
996142791 SATURN SW 1995 Was driving a noise was heard coming from the engine. took to dealer & engine oil had leaked out. the oil light had malfunctioned on panel. the
996142790 SATURN SW 1995 Was driving a noise was heard coming from the engine. took to dealer & engine oil had leaked out. the oil light had malfunctioned on panel. the
999142786 SATURN SW 1993 STITCHES ON THE SEAT BELT ARE COMING LOOSE, AND SEAT BELT ISN'T SUPPORTING THE CONSUMER THAT IS USING THE SEAT BELT. *AK
999139615 SATURN SW 1992 Recall 93v132000. car was parked and engine was turned off for approximately 10 minutes. came to the car and saw blue/black smoke coming from under
998133850 SATURN SW 1993 When trying to start the vehicle up all the lights came on ,and the vehicle wasn't starting. also, consumer had the water pump replaced and the
998133848 SATURN SW 1993 When trying to start the vehicle up all the lights came on ,and the vehicle wasn't starting. also, consumer had the water pump replaced and the
995128515 SATURN SW 1997 While driving dome light would come on and flicker. vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and problem still unable to be
997121008 SATURN SW 1994 Vehicle had stopped to make a turn and was hit in the rear by another vehicle. the driver's side seatback, that's attached to the bottom of the seat
997114561 SATURN SW 1995 Saturn area service manager says that the original brake pads were too hard, they've changed them to a softer pad. the first time changed at 13,740
996114434 SATURN SW 1996 Speed control: driving down highway, attempting to exit on a off ramp, tried to turn the cruise control off, cruise control would not go off, could
997112634 SATURN SW 1994 Owner has abs brakes, owner states that the problem is not with the abs brakes but with the rear brake caliper. the piston freezes up and sticks.
996107491 SATURN SW 1994 Owner was hit from behind and the driver's side automatic seat belt released and hit driver. driver sustained injuries from accident due to seat
996104162 SATURN SW 1996 Abs: when applying brakes during panic stopping, wheels lock up, vehicle skids, fishtails, rearend of vehicle spuns out, causing moderate loss of
0000100576 SATURN SW 1993 Vehicle is not designed for child safety seats that need to use tether strap. he has talked with evenflo, saturn and nhtsa and still has no conclusion
0000100575 SATURN SW 1993 Vehicle is not designed for child safety seats that need to use tether strap. he has talked with evenflo, saturn and nhtsa and still has no conclusion
999094825 SATURN SW 1994 DRIVERS SEAT FAILED IN REAR IMPACT. THIS CAR HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY RECALLED TO REPLACE SOME PART OF THE SEAT BACK.
999094355 SATURN SW 1995 Automatic transmission has a delay of up to three seconds when shifted into reverse when the car is at operating temperature. this condition causes
999089438 SATURN SW 1993 THE SHOULDER HARNESS REPEATEDLY FAILS. LOCAL SATURN KNOWS OF PROBLEM. SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO DEFICIENT DESIGN/LOCATION OF CONTROL MODULE.
0000089013 SATURN SW 1997 The seat belts in our saturn do not allow us to install child car seats in such a manner that they do not move. we have purchased a car bed for our
998084401 SATURN SW 1993 THE HIGH SPEED AIRBAG DAMAGED THE DRIVER'S FACE, BREAKING TEETH, GLASSES, AND BITE GUARD. *AK
998084277 SATURN SW 1995 EXTREME ROAD NOISE FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, LEFT FRONT DOOR NEVER SEALS AIRTIGHT
999079403 SATURN SW 1998 BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY ENGINE CATCHES ON FIRE. VERY SUDDEN. NO INDICATION OF UPCOMING PROBLEM. CAR UNDER WARRANTY. TOTAL LOSS. *AK
999078184 SATURN SW 1999 HOT FLORIDA DAY; CAR FULLY LOADED; TREAD SEPARATED AT 70 MPH (3000 MI ON TIRE AT TIME). *AK (TIRESIZE: P17570R14)
0000075906 SATURN SW 1999 Driver's side factory installed floor mat slides and wedges under pedals. service manager said they know about this problem, but have no fix. at
998072995 SATURN SW 1998 BATTERY FAILED. *YC
998071276 SATURN SW 1997 WINDSHIELD WASHER JETS FAILED. NLM
0000071115 SATURN SW 1997 HORN FAILED. NLM
995068712 SATURN SW 1995 SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED. QCAW
0000066516 SATURN SW 1993 DISC BRAKES WARPED.
999062092 SATURN SW 1999 DOOR OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING VIBRATION. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
998062091 SATURN SW 1999 FRONT END VIBRATION AND NOISE SINCE PURCHASE, AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS FRONT END STILL EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
999062090 SATURN SW 1999 AIR CONDITIONER MAKES LOUD NOISE. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
999062089 SATURN SW 1999 BRAKE ROTORS OUT OF ROUND CAUSING VIBRATION AND NOISE. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
999062088 SATURN SW 1999 PASSENGER DOOR BEHIND DRIVER'S SEAT WILL NOT UNLOCK, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER NOT FIXED. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
0000059482 SATURN SW 1995 CONSUMER FEELS MANUFACTURERS DECISION NOT TO ISSUE RECALL ON POSSIBLE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKS IRRESPONSIBLE. NLM
998048704 SATURN SW 1994 FRONT SEATS MOVED BACK AND INJURED REAR PASSENGERS DURING COLLISION, DUE TO SEATS MOVING, FRONT PASSENGERS RECEIVED INJURIES ALSO.
998045784 SATURN SW 1993 VALVE BODY IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING LAG TIME IN ENGAGEMENT OF GEARS.
997043193 SATURN SW 1996 WRONG SPARK PLUG INSTALLED CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITANTLY.
998043192 SATURN SW 1996 ENGINE RUNS ROUGH CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.
997040673 SATURN SW 1997 FRONT BRAKES WORN, CAUSING DIFFICULTY DURING EMERGENCY STOPS.
0000040239 SATURN SW 1998 TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE, CAUSING VIBRATION.
0000040238 SATURN SW 1998 VEHICLE STALLS WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS.
0000034149 SATURN SW 1996 SPARK PLUG FAILURE.
997028193 SATURN SW 1997 TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
995028014 SATURN SW 1994 BRAKE PADS REPLACED.
996028013 SATURN SW 1994 BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
994028012 SATURN SW 1994 BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED/OUT OF ROUND.
994027735 SATURN SW 1994 BRAKE REPAIR 4 TIMES--ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED.
996027733 SATURN SW 1994 THE BRAKES FAILED.
0000026764 SATURN SW 1998 Rpms do not always return to idle after removal of accelerator pressure. the rpms at random times, remain at 1800 to 2200 as indicated by the
0000026017 SATURN SW 1996 BRAKE PADS WORN OUT.
0000019519 SATURN SW 1996 VEHICLE MISALIGNMENT CAUSING VIBRATION/TIRE WEAR.
995007484 SATURN SW 1995 FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
995002814 SATURN SW 1994 ENGINE VALVES STICKING. *TW
994000223 SATURN SW 1995 REAR OF VEHICLE IS TOO LIGHT. *SKD
003227724 SATURN SW 1993 I currently own a 1993 saturn sw2. i was unaware of the recalls on my car. today my car caught on fire. i went ont he internet and found out that
003227723 SATURN SW 1993 I currently own a 1993 saturn sw2. i was unaware of the recalls on my car. today my car caught on fire. i went ont he internet and found out that
001225211 SATURN SW 1995 OIL CONSUMPTION, CAUSED A BLOWN ENGINE. *AK
003220915 SATURN SW 1995 DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP. THE SEAT BELT LATCH DID NOT CONSISTENTLY LATCH TO THE BELT METAL CONTACT. *AK *CB *JB
003220430 SATURN SW 1995 DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP. THE SEAT BELT LATCH DID NOT CONSISTENTLY LATCH TO THE BELT METAL CONTACT. *AK *CB *JB
003208398 SATURN SW 1997 I called saturn of eatontown, nj reporting an electrical problem with the ignition and door bell alarm-it rang constantly. i was told by the service
0000201627 SATURN SW 2000 THE BOLTS BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE.*JB
003197275 SATURN SW 1995 The defroster works sometimes -- only if i put on the ac at the same time -- and then intermittently it stops working and the front window shield as

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