2000 SATURN LS Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields Issues in the 2000 SATURN LS

5 structureframe and membersunderbody shields complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 SATURN LS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields Complaints

#10577610 |
WHEN I WENT TO GET NEW TIRES FOR THIS CAR I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH MY FRAME AND SHOULD GO RIGHT TO A DEALERSHIP. I CONTACTED SATURN AND THEY AUTHORIZED IT FOR ME TO GO TO MY NEAREST DEALERSHIP, AT THE DEALERS CONVENIENCE AND MY EXPENSE FOR A REVIEW OF THE PROBLEM. I MADE THE APPOINTMENT BUT IN THE MEAN TIME THE FRONT WHEELS STATED TO SHAKE AND SHIMMY. I WAS LOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR, SO I PULLED INTO THE NEAREST REPAIR SHOP AND WAS GIVEN THE ADVICE TO LEAVE THIS CAR PARKED. DO NOT DRIVE IT AT ALL. CONTACTING SATURN AT THIS POINT THEY REFUSED TO EVEN LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM. NEVER HAVE I HEARD OF A FRAME SUPPORTING THE ENGINE, AND FRONT WHEELS EVER RUSTING THROUGH ON A CAR BEFORE. THEY SAID IT WAS MY CHOICE TO HAVE IT FIXED, THEREFORE THEY HAD NO...
#10567105 |
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISE AND STEERING WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. I TRAILERED THE VEHICLE BACK HOME. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED THE FRONT SUBFRAME/ENGINE CRADLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH IN MULTIPLE SPOTS, VERY DANGEROUS!!! I CONTACTED THE DEALER TO GET A NEW SUBFRAME AND I WAS ADVISED THE SUBFRAME IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND TO TRY FINDING ONE IN A SALVAGE YARD. I CONTACTED A SALVAGE YARD AND THEY SAID THEY HAD A FEW AND IT WOULD BE NO PROBLEM TO PULL ONE. I GOT THE CALL TODAY SAYING THEY WERE SORRY BUT ALL OF THE FRONT SUBFRAMES ON THE SATURN L SERIES THEY HAVE ARE RUSTED THROUGH AND ARE NOT USABLE. I CONTACTED OTHER YARDS WITH THE SAME RESPONSE. I ENDED UP HAVING TO FIND A SALVAGE YARD DOWN SOUTH THAT HAD A USABLE SUBFRAME. I WENT ONLINE TO FIND NUMEROUS FORUM POSTS DISCUSSING THIS TOPIC AND I'M...
#10546311 |
MY SATURN HAS A MASSIVELY RUSTED SUBFRAME. *TR
#10508417 |
SUBFRAME ON SATURN TOTALLY RUSTED AWAY ONLY THING HOLDING PASSENGER WHEEL ON WAS STRUT BRACKET. *TR
#10437241 |
THE FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED THROUGH. MECHANIC STATED WAS NOT NORMAL WEAR. *TR

Other 2000 SATURN LS Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling 67 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 36 complaints Electrical System 30 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 30 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 20 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 17 complaints Tires 16 complaints Suspension 14 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 11 complaints Unknown Or Other 11 complaints Engine 10 complaints Exterior Lighting 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Structurebodydoor 9 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 8 complaints Structurebody 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 6 complaints Power Train 6 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Suspensionrear 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint
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