This happened very suddenly. I applied the brake to enter the ramp to the highway and the car pulled to the left and made a noise. I thought it may be a bearing or brake problem but I had not had any issues before that so I went on since it seamed to be driving ok. While I was on the interstate I went to go into the left lane and realized there was a serious problem with the steering. I slowed down and got off the highway to the shop. I was told there the k frame had less than 1/2" before breaking completely and could have been a serious accident since it has to do with steering. I have regular maint on the car and there was no indication that this might happen. The underside is in very good shape. I had the frame replaced. I feel it was a defect in the frame. I'm sure im not the only one this has happened too.
2000 Saturn LS body complaints
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The front subframe rusted through. Mechanic stated was not normal wear.
Vehicle pulled when braking. Symptoms started on a monday as a light pull. More noticeable above 50 MPH, and not noticeable below 35. By thursday morning, pull was severe above 50mph. Stayed till after 6:00 at night to avoid traffic. Ride home was "entertaining" as steering wheel did not always go back to "center" when going straight. I thought I needed a steering rack until I inspected the vehicle on saturday. My inspection showed that front subframe (a.k.a. Engine cradle) failed where the "passenger side lower control arm rear bushing was attached". A sizable piece of frame ripped out, with bushing still attached to lower control arm. Rusted perforations in subframe visible approximately 6" behind where frame failed. Two sets of rims (summer and winter) with no "dings" testifies that vehicle never even hit a curb in 170,000 miles. 4 cylinder, so no exhaust nearby to "weaken steel". Bad choice of corrosion protection in a critical part of the frame, and/or undersizing of steel thickness to accommodate for corrosion is my estimate of "failure mode". Contacted dealer and no replacement parts available. Well maintained vehicle, very disappointed it failed this way. Last vehicle I junked was a 17 year old 1973 olds. Everything but the subframe indicated I'd get another 5 years out of this vehicle.
4 cylinder shot, engine shot.this 2000 ls2 v-6 had the whole 100,000 mile maintenance done, timing chain bla bla bla.electric windows,4 ways hazards, turn signals,engine,A/C-heater,blower motor,handles broke-interior only,car ran good when it ran but when it stopped it always costs money.
Saturn lw2 4dr wagon 2000, windshield wiper multi function switch broke. *bf the consumer stated the upper edge of the front door is a hazard. The edge of the door is 56 inches from the ground and is sharp.
2000 saturn l w2 4dr wagon, sharp edge on front door, poor design. *bf the consumer is concerned that the sharp edges on the door may cause bodily injury to him and/or his wife.
Water is leaking into the dashboard and vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Defective catalytic converter found on 2000 saturn ls1.*mr the ignition coil was replaced *ts. The consumer stated the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the dealer replaced the fuse. The back door was not even with the body of the vehicle.
Consumer states A/C experienced a funny smell, dealer found corobeal infestation in evap vents, A/C made loud noise when starting vehicle, there is a rumbling sound when recycle button is on and the fan is off, faulty ventilation is causing air to come from the bottom of the front passenger seat.
Front brake rotors needed to be replaced at 37,929 miles because the inside edges were worn below specification and the brake shoes would not seat properly on the rotor. The edges could not be turned or resurfaced. There was no indication of metal grinding into the rotor. Also, all four tires were replaced for uneven wear. The rear brake retainer spring broke. The rear passenger window is inoperable. There is an electrical short in the console. Consumer also claims there is play in the steering. The power steering was replaced in september of 2001. There is still vibration and play being felt in the steering. There was a bent hub which was causing the vibration.
While driving 55 MPH or more vehicle would vibrate. Vehicle taken to dealer, consumer was informed that the rear control arm bushing needed to be replaced. *ak consumer states while driving highway speeds, vehicle vibrates, dealer inspected and found all four tires were out of balance, twice at 17748 and 24575 miles. At 40 MPH vehicle pops and jerks into gear, whooshing and grinding noise when braking, hearing a clicking noise when accelerating and dealer found power steering pump bad, auto lock not working properly.
Left rear back door handle had broken off in consumer's hands. Front driver's inside door handle was broke and replaced under recall. *ak consumer states that the passenger door handle was also replaced.
The windshield wiper arm and blades were defective.
The vehicle experiences wind noise. Nlm
Noticed in september of 2000 that driver's inside door handle chrome was bubbling, now coating has come off, and metal was sharp enough that consumer cut his hand on it.
Power door locks shorted out, causing the system to malfunction. Dealer has repaired vehicle twice.
Door handle inside car can not be used to exit brake froze up at 2,436 miles along with on of the wheels, advised by service people not the use emergency brakes during freezing weather. Oil life monitor light came on at 3,970 miles bad sensor.
Head lights are not adjusted properly causing poor visibility. Mjs
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