1996 Saturn SW problems

Filed Jan 15, 2009 · Engine · 161,000 miles · NH

The saturnsw2 gasket cover warped year after year;they redesigned it;it should be covered under a recall; many thousands of these covers have put people in danger of a fire with the oil leaks;the expense of changing out the engine is horrific, for a cheap piece of plastic they no longer make from plastic; it is now aluminum or some form of metal. Small leaks are one thing;these major leaks are another.

Filed Apr 24, 2007 · Seats · NY

Regarding a wire that broke off on the seat of his 1996 saturn sw2 wagon and is sticking up vertically -wire went through his pants and skin**cc consumer stated contacted saturn establishment and was informed by saturn factory to take car to dealer. Dealer informed customer entering the car incorrectly.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · VA

While driving the oil pressure and battery lights illuminated. *mr *sc

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 27,000 miles · MA

The vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the owner that the engine's head gasket had failed.

Filed Nov 1, 2002 · Electrical, Steering · MA · fire

While traveling 30 MPH, the compartment began filling with gray smoke. Electrical wiring from the steering smoldered and melted. Please describe details. Mr

Filed Nov 23, 2001 · Brakes · NY

Driving on back road, brake pedal repeatedly went straight to floor without resistance. Had to use engine braking and hand brake to slow or stop car. Gas station attendant reported full brake fluid reservoir. Normal braking resumed spontaneously on way home. Dealer unable to replicate problem and claims inability to diagnose or repair.

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Transmission · DE

Consumer noticed vehicle was leaking on driveway, just small puddles. Dealer replaced housing unit because of cracks to transmission.*ak consumer feels this should not have happened considering the mileage on the vehicle and is requesting reimbursement.

Filed Jun 6, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · ME

With the gasket failure, the oil and coolant mixed within the engine, the dealer had the engine flushed out and I had it back in 1 week, 2 months later while driving to work , it wouldn't shift into 2rd gear,. Had to drive it down to the dealer's 2.5 hours from home . Got it back 1 week later. Ever since the engine was worked on we've had an oil leak, the dealership said the leakage was in normal range . We use 1-3 qts every month .

Filed Jan 2, 2001 · Visibility · NY

Want to report defective windshield wiper fluid which freezes at 31 degrees f manufactured by r.h. Crown co. Johnstown new york 12095 bottle states freezing temp at -20 degrees f. Froze in the lines in my vehicle. When engine heat melted the lines in the front the fluid froze immediately on the windshield. I had to pull off the road to clear windshield this morning. Dangerous situation at best in freeway traffic.

Filed Nov 3, 2000 · Fuel system · WA

While driving at 35 MPH gas line under rear seat blew up, took to dealer and they replaced cables and gas line. *ak the fuel filler door will not stay shut, because the door release cable had been bent by foreing object.