NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1998 Saturn SL engine problems

engine problem

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1998 Saturn SL Owner Comments

problem #6

Jun 252002

SL

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

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Blaine, MN, USA

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problem #5

Jan 192001

(reported on)

SL

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Consumer states the vehicle looses 30% of power at random times. Nlm

- Santa Barb, CA, USA

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problem #4

Apr 281998

SL

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Engine experiencing knocking problems.

- Flushing, NY, USA

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problem #3

May 011999

SL

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All the complaints that I have made are already listed on your list except the winshield fluid pump. When I took the car in regarding the rattling noise they couldn't hear so they told me too bring it in if it becomes more noticable.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

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problem #2

May 281999

(reported on)

SL

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Driving at highway speeds vehicle loses all power and eventually stops, causing a safety hazard. Dealer replaced fuel pump, but defect has reoccurred.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

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problem #1

Nov 121997

SL

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Driving at any speed the vehicle will vibrate and make bucking sounds from time to time. The vehicle has been in the shop eight times for different problems. Also, there is a lack of power and grinding noise coming from the vehicle. Tide rod end had to be replaced. In addition, consumer had power steering/ window problems. Repaired vehicle three times, and they can't determine the problem. Vehicle has been in shop eight more times.

- Langhorne, PA, USA

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