Saturn LS wipers problems

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn ls. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH the cruise control independently engaged and the contact noticed smoke coming from the steering column. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence; however, the following day when the contact started the vehicle, the windshield wipers independently engaged. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2011 · Visibility · MD

During a rainstorm, after dark, and on-the-road, I replaced my windshield wipers with rain*x weatherbeater wiper blades to improve visibility. The blades were purchased at a target (upc 79118 00419) and installed in the rain in their parking lot. Within 20 miles of highway driving later, one blade (driver's side) became detached from the wiper arm. This caused sudden loss of visibility in the dark and in the heavy rain. I pulled over the shoulder, and reinstalled the wiper blade. Needless to say, I double checked that it was installed tightly, and according to directions. A few miles later, it detached again. This time, I swapped the two blades, hoping that another failure, if it occurred, would be on the passenger side. A few miles later, for a third time, the driver's side wiper blade detached from the wiper arm. At this point I reinstalled the old and badly functioning blades. I subsequently inspected the wiper arms and found no defects or deformities that might have caused the failures. The wiper arms were the "j-hook" type on a 2001 saturn l series vehicle.

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.

Filed Jun 27, 2009 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · MI

2002 saturn l 300 6 cyl. Saw smoke coming from my steering column, have reported this to saturn , after having my oil changed. They told me it was dust burning in the steering column, and that it happens occasionally. It has happened twice since then, my child witnessed the smoke coming out of the turn signal lever area on the steering column. My car is now at a saturn dealership, with a bad bcm ( body control module) this is the computer that controls all electrical devices inside the car. The light switch , turn signal, wipers,instrument panel, keyless entry, power doors and windows,radio, car ignition, anti-theft, etc. When I spoke to the service tech today. He stated the two are not related, and that there will be an extra charge to have a tech. Look into the steering column. I told him I would pay the difference because smoke should not come out of the steering column. Correct me if I'm wrong, but most of the things the bcm controls run through the steering column. They do not want to look at my complaint, they only want to put in a 600 dollar part. If the wires are burnt the bcm still won't work. And the car still won't work or else it may burn out a new bcm. Why is saturn so hesitant to listen to a customers complaint ?

Filed Apr 6, 2006 · Electrical · OH

Since we bought the car, we have had chronic problems with the HVAC system and other minor electrical problems; re-charging the AC the first 3 summers we owned the car, determining the AC did not have enough power going to it to run properly, dash lights going out, automatic doors not working, and the taillights going out intermittently, and difficulties with the wipers working appropriately. The engine light would chronically go on, but the dealer mechanics could find nothing wrong after reading the codes. We requested the dealership please trace the electrical lines to find a short, but said there was none and the problem was "fixed". Then, after 6 years of ongoing problems, and no AC for 2 years, the heater began to remain on for approx. 30 seconds after the car was turned off and the key was no longer in the ignition. A week later the car failed to start. A personal mechanic friend discovered that the blower motor was cross wired and there was a short in the relay from the HVAC system to the engine. We have replace the relay and the blower motor. The AC and the heater now work fine. I am frustrated that saturn refused to deal with this chronic problem appropriately.

Filed Jan 18, 2006 · Visibility · PW

Windshield wiper motor on my 2002 saturn l200 has failed to work properly. I noticed that a similar recall had been placed on the 2003 models and thought it may be related.

Filed Sep 2, 2005 · Lights, Steering · 48,000 miles · PA

Dt: the windshield wiper control on the steering column broke off when the consumer tried to turn the windshield wipers on. This occurred in the middle of a storm. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer and they said there were pins missing from the steering column that caused the failure. No corrections have been made at this time. Consumer said saturn was contacted by the dealer about this problem. Also there is a problem with the rear taillights that make them go out when the consumer hits a slight bump or pothole. The consumer can tighten the taillight and it will work properly for a while then stop. Consumer feels he should not have to pay for this.

Filed Mar 18, 2005 · Body, Visibility · CA

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.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · MD

I noticed my brake lights and tail lights were not working all the time...upon further inspection it appears that the brake lights do not work when the headlights and/or tail lights are on. There is definitely a wiring problem... I have had several electrical problems with this vehicle, which is only 4 years old... The door locks and electric windows have been broken, and the intermittent wiper setting does not work properly.

Filed Oct 30, 2004 · Lights, Suspension · IN

Have owned the car, 2000 ls1, since it had about 8k miles. Have had to buy 3 sets of tires so far due to irregular wear. Been to saturn dealership and other garages several times about this before finally learning from saturn this past summer that the lower control arms on this make and model are defective and that saturn had put together a shim kit to fix the problem. This solution would cost over $500, especially when you count the four wheel alignment that would also be necessary. Also having brake light problems. Brake lights don't work when parking lights are turned on. Have replaced bulbs several times, particularly the driver side brake light. Mechanic cleaned and adjusted the socket's contact points, but 3 weeks later the driver side brake light was not working again. Wipers don't get windshield clean, even when brand new. Auto unlock stopped working.