10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,886 miles

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problem #33

Feb 012011

SL

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 1995 Saturn Sl sedan. The contact stated that the recliner on the front driver side seat would become loose and the contact lost support in the back while sitting. The contact was able to adjust seat but the failure recurred constantly. The contact stated the failure also occurred when attempting to exit the vehicle. The contact had to adjust seat every time he entered the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to dealer for inspection or repairs. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 99V045000 (seats), but the VIN was not included. The current mileage was 125,000. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Warnerville, NY, USA

problem #32

Mar 202011

SL 4-cyl

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 1995 Saturn SL1. The contact stated that the front driver seat began to recline abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 99V045000 (seats). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 200,000. Updated 06/03/11 updated 09/19/11

- Shamong, NJ, USA

problem #31

Jun 112004

SL

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 1995 Saturn SL1. While approaching a stop sign, the contact's vehicle was rear ended and caused her to crash into a pole. Upon impact, the driver's seat retracted backwards towards the floor. The contact sustained severe injuries to her back, neck, and shoulders. The vehicle was completely destroyed. She has all the documents pertaining to the failure, and a copy of the police report. The manufacturer denied all responsibility because her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99V045000 (seats). The speed was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

- Hazlet, NJ, USA

problem #30

Jun 022008

SL

  • 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 1995 Saturn SL2. While changing lanes at 10 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended and caused her to crash into a pole. Upon impact, the driver's seat retracted backwards towards the floor. The contact sustained severe injuries to her back, neck, and shoulders. The vehicle was completely destroyed. She has all the documents pertaining to the failure, and a copy of the police report. The manufacturer denied all responsibility because her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99V045000 (seats). The failure and current mileages were 107,000.

- Hazlet , NJ, USA

problem #29

Jan 012007

SL 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My car has the problem described in NHTSA campaign id number 99V045000, and even falls into the "cars affected" that is listed in the recall. However, Saturn says that there are no recalls for my car and refuses to fix, despite the recall that is on your website. They told me it doesn't show up in their computers, and I believe it is because it is such an old problem and car, that their databases don't have it anymore, for whatever reason.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

problem #28

Jan 122006

SL 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles
: the contact stated the left front driver's seat recliner gear teeth wore excessively, causing the seat to partially slip rearward while driving. There was NHTSA recall campaign 02V307000 regarding the seats. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Although the dealer was contacted the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. Updated 03/09/06.

- Brentwood, CA, USA

problem #27

Jun 012005

SL 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,224 miles
In Jan 2003 I received a notice that there might be a problem with the front seat back recliner gear teeth to wear excessively and if I had a problem I should go to a Saturn dealer. Last month the problem started and I went to my Saturn dealer in brandon, fl. They said there were no recalls on my vehicle. I went to the Saturn web site and discovered that there is a recall on a 1995 Saturn SL1 sedan, which is what I have. This car was purchased new in Oct. 1995, and I purchased it used in August 2001. The campaign number :aa 99V0450000 a a a a a dated a a 1999-Mar-12. I went back to the Saturn dealer in tasmpa, fl. Today and they again said there was no recall on my vehicle. I stated the letter stated 1994 and 1995 vehicles and I feel that mine should be covered since is was manufactured in late 1994. We have to [place a cooler behind the seat to hold it in place or it will fall back. The dealer refuses to honor this recall. What can we do?

- Dade City, FL, USA

problem #26

Sep 262003

(reported on)

SL

  • miles
Passenger side seat back makes a ratchet noise when adjusting seat, and the seat back reclines backwards in a fast pace when pressure is applied.

- Fortworth, TX, USA

problem #25

Jan 282003

(reported on)

SL

  • miles
While driving vehicle, the gears broke and caused the driver's seat to collapse backwards. This obscured the driver's vision.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #24

Jan 032003

SL

  • miles
While sitting inside of her vehicle the front seat driver side recline backwards and never come back to original state. Please furnish additional information dealer.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #23

Jun 032002

SL

  • miles
The front driver seat reclines whenever force or weight is applied to the seat. This has happened when the vehicle is both at rest and while the vehicle is being driven. To date, this problem has hurt the backs of two people (for this vehicle). The problem for this specific vehicle has caused no deaths, to date. I have taken my vehicle to Saturn of henderson and requested that the problem be fixed under the recall issued in 1999. However, they informed me that my vehicle is not included under the specified VIN numbers of said recall. I am awaiting special authorization from corporate Saturn for the dealer to fix my vehicle.

- Boulder City, NV, USA

problem #22

Sep 252001

(reported on)

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The front drivers seat failed.

- West Hills, CA, USA

problem #21

Jan 022002

SL

  • miles
Reclining mechanism for the drivers seat failed and caused the back of the seat to fall into the rear seating row. Dealership informed consumer that vehicle is not included in recall campaign 99V045000. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

- New Berlin, WI, USA

problem #20

Sep 252001

(reported on)

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The front drivers seat failed.

- West Hills, CA, USA

problem #19

Mar 012001

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall 99V045000/ manufacturer's recall 99006 9000; seatback falls backwards intermittently. Recliner can hold small amounts of weight. Consumer can't rest back comfortably in seat without seat collapsing. The recall in general doesn't apply to the consumer's vehicle.

- Mcfarland, WI, USA

problem #18

Jul 062001

SL

  • miles
Car hit from the rear into a pickup while both were stopped at a red light. The driver's seat failed to stay in an upright position causing the driver to go back wards, injuring her neck. Airbags did not deploy. The Saturn was totalled being hit in both the rear and then hitting the P/U in it's rear.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #17

Jul 031997

SL

  • miles
Vehicle rearended. Front seats collapsed backwards. Driver lost visibility. Saturn rearended another vehicle. This caused driver's shoulders to go backward and then forward before disclocating.

- Vernon Hills, IL, USA

problem #16

Sep 202000

SL

  • miles
There is a NHTSA campaign id number: 99V045000 that covers 1995 Saturn SL2 vehicles manufactured from Jan 1994 to Aug 1994 that have this exact problem. My vehicle had the exact same problem. Should this be part of the campaign? I look forward to future contact with you.

- Cedarburg, WI, USA

problem #15

Jun 292000

SL

  • miles
I was at a stoplight when I got rearended and my seat flew back and caused me back, neck and arm injury. I was told by the doctor that I would not have been nearly as injured if the seat had held like it should have. The car had very little damage on the bumpers. (I was thrown into the car in front of me, also). I read in the newspaper today (9-23-00) that Saturn knew about this problem with the seat last year! why wasn't it recalled then?! I've been going to the doctor ever since the accident and it's been quite a pain and inconvenience. I should not have been put through this!

- Santee, CA, USA

problem #14

Aug 082000

SL

  • miles
During hydroplane, front passenger seat reclined and could not be returned to upright position. Front passenger seat belt also became disconnected. Whip lash and bruises were sustained during accident.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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