10.0

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

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problem #5

Sep 132003

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1997 SL2 Saturn would not start. Battery would not hold charge. Had early electrical system problems (accessories would not function, no dash lights).

- Circle Pines, MN, USA

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problem #4

May 182001

SL

  • miles
The battery tested bad under load testing.

- Chevy Chase, MD, USA

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problem #3

Apr 262000

SL

  • miles
I have experienced loss of power, no start conditions, and long periods of crank time, even killing a battery that I had to pay for! notified my dealership and they told me if they---determined it wasn't the fuel pump, I would have to pay a service charge !---and I have the best extended warranty they have !

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Apr 221998

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Battery failed.

- Placentia, CA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 301998

SL

  • miles
Battery failed.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

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