2003 SATURN L200 Electrical Systemignition Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2003 SATURN L200
3 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 SATURN L200. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SATURN L200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE KEY FAILED TO TURN IN THE IGNITION WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WENT TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE IGNITION CONTROL SWITCH. IN ADDITION, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
MY 2003 SATURN L200 HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE GENERAL MOTORS PASSLOCK ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AFTER BEING STARTED AND THE PASSLOCK LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, I FOUND A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR GM VEHICLES. SINCE IT APPEARS THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM, I WAS HOPING SOMEONE WOULD LOOK INTO SIMILAR COMPLAINTS TO SEE IF A RECALL WAS NECESSARY. *JB
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING SYSTEM.*MR CONSUMER NOTICED THE FAILURE WHEN DRIVING OFF THE LOT BUT THOUGHT I WAS DUE TO COLD WEATHER. LATER SHE LEARNED THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO FLUID LEAKING. AFTER THE REPAIR, CONSUMER STARTED HEARING GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. ON 10/08/03, THE CONSUMER LEARNED THE STEERING PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE ON THIS DATE, CONSUMER HEARD MORE NOISES. THIS TIME IT WAS A AIR POCKET IN THE STEERING FLUID. IN ADDITION, THE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILS TO WORK AS DESIGNED. IT'S PROGRAMMED AT 87 DEGREES WHEN ITS COLD OUTSIDE. INSTEAD OF HEAT, IT WOULD BLOW WARM THEN COLD AIR. THE COMPUTER WAS REPROGRAMMED AND THE PROBLEM BECAME WORST THAN AT FIRST. THERE WERE COUNTLESS OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *PH
Other 2003 SATURN L200 Problem Areas
Electrical System
35 complaints
Exterior Lighting
11 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Interior Lighting
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint