10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Sep 022003

SL

  • miles
Gear shift started smoking then caught on fire. There was a recall for 2000-2003 Saturn of the same model. The dealer stated they weren't responsible for the fire and wasn't going to pay for the damages.

- Belleville, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 052002

(reported on)

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission pawl will not disengage if vehicle is parked on slightest incline even with emergency brake. This problem is becoming repetitious more frequently. Vehicle must be left in neutral with hand brake engaged.

- Middleton, TN, USA

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