Saturn LS headlights problems

Filed May 26, 2020 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · WI

Mechanic found short circuit in tail lamp assemblies causing brake lights to come on, and stay on, when headlamps do.

Filed Apr 16, 2017 · Driver assistance, Lights · IN

While the vehicle is running and driving down the road the headlights will turn off along with all the dash lights and all the gauges will go to zero, the interior light will turn on and it will ding (it acts like you are shutting the car off and opening the door) a couple seconds later everything will turn on and quit dinging all the dash lights will be on (like when you start the car) back and forth on and off.

Filed Nov 10, 2015 · Engine, Lights · 186,000 miles · IA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn saturn ls. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel began smoking, the headlights flickered, and the check engine light illuminated. In addition, the engine was smoking and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Lights · 152,680 miles · CO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, there was smoke coming from the steering wheel into the vehicle and the high beams activated without being prompted. The high beams failed to turn off causing the contact to detach the headlights. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,680.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 253,625 miles · MI

I have a 2000 saturn ls 1 that I had bought in june 14 2012 @ the us truck & auto on us. 31 south here in traverse city michigan 49685. The salesperson's name is[xxx]. I was on craigs list looking for a reliable car and I came upon us truck & auto and wyane would not let me test drive the car and that the car is in perfect running condition until march 14,2014 my wheel came off at a stoplight getting to go on green but didn't move far. And when I got the car the dome light wasn't working and a wire had been disconnected from the daytime head lamp and burned out tail lights. Since I purchased it at a car dealership I took they had the vehicle inspected but learned later that wayne does not always have the vehicles inspected that he puts on his lots but sells lemons. He would rather sale a lemon or a vehicle that will in danger a person then to follow the laws and make sure the vehicles are road safe before he sells them. I needed a car because I have a friend that has issues with her back and legs plus we live 7 to 8 miles out of traverse city, mi and don't have much money to do much of anything right now. My friend and I love this car the engine and transmission are fairly new. We have tried to ask for help getting the car fixed from churches and other organizations but even they barely have the money to help. The buses here refuse to work for us and taxis are way to much money to take us shopping for food or doctor's appointments. Please help us get our car fixed or maybe even a different 4 cylinder car. Thank you for your time! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Lights · 89,500 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact stated that the vehicles headlights continuously turned on and off while driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealership where the technician stated the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,500 and the current mileage was 90,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 128,000 miles · KY · fire

Affected parts drop box not functional. Electrical system is defective. Noticed smoke from turn signal area. Pulled to emergency lane, pulled off rubber flap and smoke was pouring into cabin. Turned car off. Could not see flames, smoke stopped after a few minutes. Needless to say turn signals, headlight dimmer, radio, blower motor, door locks are now all malfunctioning. Already had to pay for bcm replacement as not covered under recalls. This make/model is dangerous and needs all complaints addressed.

Filed Apr 4, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 68,000 miles · PA

Approx. March 2013 started having this problem, never before! Driving home as it got dark and head lights running on dusk to dawn "sensor" head lights all of a sudden started going from day time running lights to low beam and back to high beam the whole ride home which took approx. 1 hour. Has happened again off and on and had the car in the shop twice for this problem and they said they could not find anything wrong and that the e-mails they get says it is " normal operating conditions???" I don't think so when your lights keep going up and down ( high- low) and expecting someone thinking you are letting them out and pull out in from of you. Garage claims there is no solution, so this is why we are writing, what do we do?? Realize it is a 2002 but never had the problem and now it's not able to be solved?? Very scary when driving at night??

Filed Aug 5, 2011 · Lights, Steering · 86,000 miles · SC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ls 300. The contact stated that the headlights and turn signals failed. In order to turn the lights off, the battery had to be disconnected. The contact also stated that smoke would emit from the steering column while driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage 87,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 09/01/2011 *ln

Filed Jan 27, 2010 · Lights, Locks · 148,000 miles · MS

2002 saturn l100, 148000 miles, primary safety concern is headlights will shut off spontaneously while driving at night. Other issues include spontaneous/erratic actuation of wipers, dome light, and door locks, as well as flashing of high beams and drl lamps. Also erratic instrumentation anomalies, e.g. "security" lamp illuminates and shuts off, "change oil soon" lamp flashes, all gages flick from zero to normal, etc.