Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 02/28/2010 | 1 | ||
| I have had nothing but problems since i purchased this used 2001 saturn in 2001. i have put 2 catalytic converters, steering rack, stabilizer bar, front struts, had a head gasket major problem. i have owned two other new saturn's with no problems...i am roughly disappointed in this car. also my dash lights dimmed when security light flashed on and when that happened also my temp gauge and gas gauge would go from right to left and then back quickly. i had to have a modular replaced. again, i am sooooo disappointed with this car. within the first year of owning this i had two inline fuel filters as the car just stopped while driving...speed went down and down and nothing. has anyone else had so many problems *tr | |||
| 07/10/2006 | 1 | 05/01/2004 | |
| 2001 saturn 200l key would not turn in engine, steering shook vigorously while driving. *ts while driving 65 mph, on the day the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle's steering wheel began to vibrate and pull to the right. there was also a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle on the passenger side. the consumer assumer the problem would resolve itself but it didn't. two weeks later the consumer called the dealer. the vehicle wa taken tot he dealer who determined that the problem was wheel balancing. the adjustment were made and the vehicle was returned tot he consumer. about a month later the vehicle would not start intermittently. the consumer called the dealer who explained that this was a safety feature. several months went by and the problem continued to occur. someone suggested tot he consumer that she needed a new starter. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the vehicle was returned to the consumer . once again the vehicle began to not start. the dealer finally replaced the starter. the vehicle tie rod eventually had to be replaced. that was the noise the consumer heard when she first purchased the vehicle. on day while driving the vehicle sudden lost all power. the vehicle was towed to a service dealer who determined that the vehicle's timing chain had broken. none of these failures were covered by the vehicle extended warranty. the consumer contacted yhe manufacturer but they provided no assistance. *nm | |||
| 10/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| 2001 saturn l200 - heavy steering wheel vibration/noise and severe premature tire wear. i was told by the dealer on at least 6 occasions that this was normal on this year and model and many times nothing was even done, there have been 3 brand new sets of tires put on by the dealer over the past year or so as well as new front end components and 2 sets of alignment specifications. the new tires only lasted approx. 5-6mos before new ones were needed with the tire brand being firestone. this has become a serious saftey issue. a fourth set of tires were put on with 1/2 paid by dealer and 1/2 paid by me (pro-rated use) along with another new set of alignment specs. so far it appears to be good. however, it appeared as such every other time and all the while the warranty clock is ticking. *ak | |||
| 04/17/2001 | 6 | 12/05/2000 | |
| Vehicle vibrates excessively and noise from the front suspension can be heard. the steering is misaligned. also there is excessive tire wear. dealer attempted to repair 3 times. *tt | |||
| Vehicle has experienced massive vibration with cause still unknown .after several tire changes and parts, such as bushings and steering rod. this vibration reoccurs always after each additional 500 miles. firestone tires, size 5519515. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 97000 | ||
| 2001 l200 saturn, the front driver's side spring cracked approximately 4 inches from end of spring. this occured during normal driving. | |||
| 02/15/2004 | 1 | ||
| Constant vibration over 70mph. tires replaced. suspension bushings replaced. front wheel alignment done. problem still persists.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 04/09/2008 | 43407 | 1 | |
| 2 front coil springs had to be replaced on 2001 saturn l series with 53,450 miles spring had broken away. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 04/05/2004 | 4 | ||
| Dealer has replaced, four times the front left wheel bearing, consumer will provide further information. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 02/28/2010 | 1 | ||
| I have had nothing but problems since i purchased this used 2001 saturn in 2001. i have put 2 catalytic converters, steering rack, stabilizer bar, front struts, had a head gasket major problem. i have owned two other new saturn's with no problems...i am roughly disappointed in this car. also my dash lights dimmed when security light flashed on and when that happened also my temp gauge and gas gauge would go from right to left and then back quickly. i had to have a modular replaced. again, i am sooooo disappointed with this car. within the first year of owning this i had two inline fuel filters as the car just stopped while driving...speed went down and down and nothing. has anyone else had so many problems *tr | |||
| 11/09/2002 | 12010 | 1 | 11/01/2000 |
| At 12000 miles i took my l200 saturn in for routine service and was informed that the rear wheels were out of alignment and the tires (2) were choppy. they replaced the tires and did the alignment at no charge. i inquired as to why this happened and was informed that it was a problem with this model saturn because of the light weighted rear end of the car. i am not sure that this is or is not a safety problem?? i notified saturn co and they filed my complaint under reference # 1-4597347, and stated the man made components may require repair or replacement. that i understand, but what i don't know is if this is a safety problem. is ongoing, and that i must assume the costs, or a problem that requires a recall to correct the wheel alignment problem? or could this result in a buy back etc....? please advise. thank you. william surbrook. ****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769742. *ak *jb | |||