NHTSA — Power Train: Manual Transmission Problems

3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,962 miles

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2000 Saturn SL transmission problems

transmission problem

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2000 Saturn SL Owner Comments

problem #4

May 152005

SL 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 56,000 miles

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My Saturn clutch/transmission just locked up and does not function. I was left on the side of the road with my three small children. My car only has 52,000 miles on it. This problem should not be occuring with this milage.

- Evansville, IN, USA

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problem #3

Oct 012004

SL 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 69,850 miles
Set screw that holds the shaft that holds the spider gears in place came loose causing the shaft to back out breaking the transmission apart and locking up in middle of road. Had to replace transmission trans is available.

- Hartfield, VA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 252004

SL 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 30,000 miles
Transmission had to be rebuilt at 30,000 miles, would grind when shifting to 2nd gear when cold. This was done under warranty. The car now has 62,000 miles and sometimes grinds, I am afraid it is going out again.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

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problem #1

Nov 012000

SL

  • miles
The consumer stated that the transmission was leaking.

- Madison, WI, USA

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