Owner-reported complaints naming the visibility system, filed with NHTSA
Data refreshed
Visibility reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
15
Latest Jun 30, 2005
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
5%
of 286 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
2
What this page shows
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1994 Saturn Sl submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 15 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming visibility
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Visibility
Filed Jun 30, 2005
1. NORMAL DRIVING, THE VIBRATION FROM NORMAL ROAD BUMPS OR POT HOLES. 2. WINDSHIELD CRACKS ON THE LOWER SIDES WHERE EXTREME STRESS EXHISTS, DANGER EXHISTS OF WEAKENED ROOF SUPPORT AND GLASS INJURY IF A COLLISION OCCURS. 3. MUST BUY NEW WINSHIELD BECAUSE ALL THE USED VEHICLES IN THE AREA HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM. THE DESIGN WAS USED FOR ONLY THAT YEAR MODEL AND THE WINSHIELD WRAPS AROUND THE SIDE OF THE AUTO RESULTING IN A WEAK DESIGN. THE WINSHIELD PRICE IS HIGHER THAN THE AVERAGE WINSHIELD.
NHTSA ID
10127209
Incident
Apr 5, 2005
ElectricalEngineSteering+1 more
Filed Nov 30, 2001
I FEEL THAT SATURN MADE A LEMON AND I BOUGHT IT! I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO MY SALES PERSON. HE REFUSED TO TAKE MY PHONE CALLS. SATURN REFUSES TO GIVE ME THE NAMES OF THE "HIGHER-UPS" IN WHICH TO BRING MY GRIEVANCES TOO. I FEEL THERE ARE TOO MANY MAJOR REPAIRS FOR ONLY 29,000 MILES THAT I HAVE PUT ON THIS CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
NHTSA ID
755106
Incident
Nov 26, 2001
Visibility
Filed Jul 6, 2001
DEALER ADVISED SUN ROOF TRACKS NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ALMOST $500 AND THE SEAT BELT TRACK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $500.
NHTSA ID
747940
Incident
Sep 1, 1996
BrakesEngineSeat belts+1 more
Filed Nov 1, 1999
TIMING CHAIN FAILED. NLM
NHTSA ID
549313
Visibility
Filed Aug 2, 1999
POSSIBLE DESIGN OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY HAVE CAUSED THEM TO SCRATCH GROOVES OVER THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A GLARE WHEN THE CAR FACES THE SUN. NLM
NHTSA ID
547694
Body & structureElectricalSeat belts+1 more
Filed Jan 29, 1999
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT DOESN'T WORK AND THE SEAT BELT WON'T COME ACROSS THE CONSUMER'S CHEST. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAK COMING FROM THE SUN ROOF, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DOORS, AND THE BATTERY DIE OUT. *AK
NHTSA ID
834234
Incident
Nov 14, 1998
EnginePowertrain (other)Seat belts+1 more
Filed Sep 1, 1998
SEAT BELTS MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING AND THEY WON'T OPEN WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED. ALSO, SUN ROOF AND SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED/ NOISY ENGINE DUE TO TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. IN ADDITION, REPLACED EGR VALVE AND CANISTER. *AK
NHTSA ID
826207
Incident
Aug 3, 1998
Visibility
Filed Mar 19, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED DURING HEAVY RAIN.
NHTSA ID
535755
Incident
Mar 9, 1998
Visibility
Filed Mar 19, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING A HEAVY RAIN STORM DUE TO PLASTIC FITTING IN THE LIKAGE PIVOT DRIVE ASSEMBLY WEARING DOWN. *AK
NHTSA ID
533101
Incident
Mar 9, 1998
Visibility
Filed Jun 12, 1997
WINDOWS FOG UP DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.
NHTSA ID
518430
Visibility
Filed Jan 3, 1997
VISUAL SYSTEM, WINDSHIELD WIPER ON PASSENGER STOPPED WORKING. DEALER INSISTS IT NEEDS A PLASTIC PART WHICH THEY DON'T MAKE ANYMORE, THE WHOLE WIPER HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ID
807082
Incident
Dec 24, 1996
Visibility
Filed Jan 26, 1996
1 injury reported
WIPER BLADES, HAVE METAL HOOKS AT THE END OF THE BLADE THAT CAUSES INJURIES WHEN CHANGED. TT
NHTSA ID
978312
Incident
Jan 25, 1996
Visibility
Filed Oct 26, 1995
REAR WINDOW IN VEHICLE BROKE WHILE PARKED IN OPEN AREA. TT
NHTSA ID
973990
Incident
Aug 1, 1995
AirbagsVisibility
Filed Sep 11, 1995
Crash reported1 injury reported
AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTWAS VIOLENT DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES. *SD
NHTSA ID
483820
Incident
Sep 11, 1995
Visibility
Filed Jan 5, 1995
WINDOWS WILL FOG UP WHEN THE HUMIDITY IS HIGH. TT
NHTSA ID
958315
Incident
Dec 24, 1994
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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