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2003 SATURN ION Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages Issues in the 2003 SATURN ION

4 visibilitywindshield wiperwasherlinkages complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 SATURN ION. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages Complaints

#10194848 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DURING RAINY CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TRAVELED BEYOND THE NORMAL RADIUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC LINKAGE ON THE WIPER MOTOR HAD FAILED. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION OPEN (NHTSA ACTION # PE07011) FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 43,000.
#10185330 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SATURN ION. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE FAILED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN THE RAIN. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CAME OFF THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SHIELD AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,990. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE REPAIRING THE LINKAGE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE THAT OF INVESTIGATION# PE 07011 ON THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE FOR THE DUPLICATE FAILURE. ALSO, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TIMING CHAIN SHOULD BE REPAIRED, IT WAS RELATED TO INVESTIGATION #DP 05008. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000. *AK
#10171807 |
I DON'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE, BUT IT HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED, AND THE CAR HAS ONLY 45747 MILES AS OF THE SERVICE DATE. WE LIVE IN MICHIGAN, AND ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER MAY WANT TO CLAIM THAT SNOW CAUSED THIS FAILURE, WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY SNOWFALL PRIOR TO THIS DATE (10-25-06). I NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM WAS FOLDED OUTWARD FROM THE WINDSHIELD. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, AND THEIR DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE SUPPORT BRACKET WAS BROKEN. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO WAY TO OBTAIN THE SIMPLE BRACKET. THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE WIPER MOTOR WHICH STILL FUNCTIONED CORRECTLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE PARTS OF THE ASSEMBLY ARE A UNITIZED MODULE WHERE NO SINGLE PART CAN BE PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY. THE TOTAL COST OF THIS ASSEMBLY (GM PART NUMBER 15221904 ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE) WAS $149.12 WHILE LABOR AND FEES MADE UP AN ADDITIONAL $100. OVERALL...
#10159271 |
PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAUSING WIPER TO BE INOPERABLE. *JB

Other 2003 SATURN ION Problem Areas

Electrical System 228 complaints Steering 129 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 68 complaints Electrical Systemignition 54 complaints Air Bags 39 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 33 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 32 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 31 complaints Engine 20 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 19 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 19 complaints Power Train 19 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 14 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 13 complaints Visibility 12 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 11 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 11 complaints Exterior Lighting 10 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Steeringelectric Power Assist System 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Service Brakes 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 5 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structurebodyhood 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint
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