1999 Saturn SL airbags problems

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 140,000 miles · MN · crash · 4 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 saturn sl. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brakes were applied to prevent from crashing into another vehicle that had disobeyed the stop sign. As a result, the vehicle slid and crashed into another vehicle and rolled into a snow embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact driver sustained head injuries and the three passengers sustained minor injuries, which required medical attention. In addition, the key could be removed from the ignition when driving. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2013 · Airbags · 156,000 miles · UT

While driving down the road the air bags spontaneously deployed. No known cause- possibly bad sensors. It broke my thumb and burned my arm.

Filed Feb 19, 2009 · Airbags · 111,445 miles · FL

I was stopped at a red light and when the light turned green I made a right turn and turned to close to the curb and bumped it and both airbags deployed. The dealer says it's not their responsibility to fix, that I should call my insurance company and make a claim. My insurance says that if I make a claim I could be canceled since I have two prior claims that have been filed. All I did was catch the curb with the side of my front tire. The dealer says it will cost $2,100.00 to repair. The car is a 1999 saturn sl and is not worth that. Even if I could file with my insurance they would total the car because it would cost more to repair than it is worth. I bought the car 11/26/08 and have already had to put a new water pump in it and now this.

Filed Nov 10, 2006 · Airbags, Seats · 79,500 miles · MN · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a rear end collision to my 1999 sl1 saturn sedan that caused the rear seat to collapse so that I was prone after the accident and neither air bag deployed (driver or passenger).

Filed May 1, 2006 · Airbags, Seats · 90,000 miles · CA · crash

Our 99 saturn sl2 sedan was involved in a 3 car accident. The saturn was first rear ended by another vehicle first at about 45 MPH, then slammed into a car in front of our car which was stopped. The seat back broke (to the recline position). Further the air bags did not deploy. Luckily the seat belts were being worn at the time of the accident, and no injuries occurred.

Filed Feb 7, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · NJ · crash · 1 injury

1999 saturn air bags failed to deploy upon frontal impact. The seat belt also failed to restrain the consumer. *ts the seat belt was the subject of a recall and the car was taken to the dealer for repairs.

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Airbags · 42,000 miles · MI · crash

Dt: the contact stated while pulling into a parking area the vehicle lightly hit a curb. The front air bags deployed. Vehicle was traveling under 5 MPH. The manufacturer said the air bags would deploy under any circumstances. However, the service manual said the air bags would deploy from an impact while traveling 10-15 MPH. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the reason for the air bag deployment under 5 MPH.

Filed Oct 21, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · MI · crash · 1 injury

When the consumer applied the brakes,the pedal went to the floor. The consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit a car head on. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The consumer seeked medical attention the next day. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. Please fill in additional information.

Filed May 19, 2004 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · CO · crash

While driving 30 MPH consumer's vehicle crashed head on into a pole. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. No injuries reported.

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Airbags · 8,246 miles · PA

Problems with air bag light illuminating.*mr the consumers had problems with the air bag light flashing in the dash. When taken to the service dealer they determined that the passenger frontal development loop had low resistance and the electrical circuits would have to determine the root cause as to why the light continue to flash on and off. *cb