10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Mar 011999

SL

  • miles
This was the first time the passenger seatbelt assembly broke, driver's side broke on 12/30/2001 mileage 120,000.

- Remsen, NY, USA

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problem #5

Jun 292000

SL

  • miles
The Saturn was struck from the rear in the merge lane while preparing to merge into traffic. The seat belt failed to function resulting in driver striking the steering wheel with her face. Lacerations, stitches, broken nose resulted. Passenger seat belt functioned properly.

- Cary, NC, USA

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problem #4

Jan 272000

(reported on)

SL

  • miles
The lap and shoulder belts on driver's side have gotten stuck, and will not come out. As a result, driver cannot wear a seatbelt. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 071998

SL

  • miles
Consumer was at a stop when another vehicle rear ended consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side seatbelt broke, and vehicle was totaled.

- Center Lake, IN, USA

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problem #2

Aug 051998

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Seat belt assembly failed.mgm

- Tarzana, CA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 171996

SL

  • miles
Passenger and driver's side seat belt failed, not releasing properly.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

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