2003 SATURN L200 Equipment Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Equipment Issues in the 2003 SATURN L200

2 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 SATURN L200. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Equipment Complaints

#10128416 | Fire
PRECEEDING THE TWO ELECTRICAL FIRES IN MY VEHICLE, I HAD INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH SHORTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (THE LOCKS UNLOCKING/LOCKING AT RANDOM; LIGHTS GOING ON AND OFF AND THE ALARM SYSTEM TRIGGERING EVEN WHEN NOT SET). THERE WAS ALSO LEAKAGE FROM SOMEWHERE IN THE CAR (EITHER THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD OR ELSEWHERE IN THE FRONT) THAT WAS QUITE NOTICEABLE DURING A HEAVY STORM. EARLIER THIS YEAR, I WAS EXITING A PARKING GARAGE WHEN I FIRST SAW AND THEN SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM OUT OF THE DASH. THE ELECTRICAL WIRES SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A FIRE THAT MELTED A PORTION OF THE WIRING IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT REPAIR THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND DURING A STORM TWO DAYS LATER, THE ENTIRE SYSTEM SHORTED OUT AGAIN (LIGHTS AND OTHER COMPONENTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF) AND THE BATTERY COMPLETELY DISCHARGED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE LEAK...
#10062229 |
2003 L-200 PURCHASED FEB 03. SOON FOUND NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH CAR, TO THIS DAY HAVE NOT BEEN FIXED. TRIED SATURN 800 # TO NO AVAIL. REP WAS RUDE. FLAT OUT TOLD ME NOTHING TO BE DONE BY SATURN IF LOCAL DEALER CAN'T FIX. TOLD BY LOCAL SVC MGR SUPV I WAS MAKING PROBS UP & NO ONE ELSE HAD THESE PROBLEMS. HE TOLD SVC REPS HALT CORRECTING OR REVIEWING WARRANTY WORK ON OUR CAR. ESCALATED & WRKD W/ DIR OF OPRTNS. HE WASN'T ABLE TO FIX PROBS DUE TO RESISTANCE FRM SATURN. WAS TOLD NO MORE WORK ON PROBS BECZ SATURN INTERVENED IN DOING MORE WARRANTY WORK. IN "ALL" INSTANCES WERE GIVEN FINAL RESOLUTION PER SATURN ALL PROBLEMS ARE "WORKING AS DESIGNED", HAVE NO INTENTION TO FIX THEM. SAID NOT GOING TO INVEST MONEY TO FIX IN '03 BUT USE COMPLAINTS LOOK AT POSSIBLE CHANGES FUTURE CARS. WE HAVE HAD...

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 Systemignition 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 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
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