NHTSA — Equipment: Appliance: Air Conditioner Problems

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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1997 Saturn SL accessories - interior problems

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1997 Saturn SL Owner Comments

problem #7

May 062002

(reported on)

SL

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Air conditioner: Foul smell like cat pee/ammonia after using A/C. reported several times to dealer; they removed A/C parts and cleaned evaporator, etc but smell persists. Unsafe for owner's health to use A/C; odor causes headache and breathing trouble.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

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problem #6

Jan 051999

SL

  • miles
When driving at any given time and speed vehicle will cut off without prior warning. Also, when air conditioner wason high and upon depressing accelerator pedal, there was a very slow take off. Vehicle died out. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated due a large amount of pressure put on air conditioner compressor problem has occur.

- Centereach, NY, USA

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problem #5

Sep 211999

(reported on)

SL

  • miles
After turning vehicle on had heard a funny noise. Had a tune up done on vehicle. This noise persisted. Took vehicle back to dealer & was informed the air conditioner compressor had gone out. Air conditioner would eventually freeze.

- Springfield, MA, USA

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problem #4

Nov 041997

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SL

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Ventilation system is designed to circulate air when the car is moving. A foul odor emits from the system due to fungus in the A/C unit (evaporator core), causing headaches, nausea, scratchy throat.

- Tallahasse, FL, USA

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problem #3

Jul 311998

SL

  • miles
A/C system odor caused by debris in system, poor performance.

- Alta Loma, CA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 301998

SL

  • miles
Noise from engine area due to failed compressor leaking and contaminated serpentine belt.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

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problem #1

Apr 011997

SL

  • miles
The air conditioning system malfunctioned, causing accumulation of moisture in the A/C system which resulted in amildew smell which triggered the occupant's asthma.

- Ontario, CA, USA

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