2000 Saturn SL visibility problems
7 owner complaints about visibility on the 2000 Saturn SL have been filed with NHTSA. The average reported mileage at failure is 19,000 miles. No recall currently covers this component on this model year.
What exactly fails
- Visibility › windshield Wiper/washer 3
- Visibility › windshield 2
- Visibility › glass, Side/rear 1
- Visibility › rear Window Wiper/washer › motor 1
Owner complaints
Jun 10, 2004 · failed May 18, 2003 · WI
While shifting in reverse the vehicle became inoperative. Consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to move. Consume rwas unable to turn of the windshield wiper. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, an d mechanic determined that transmission and windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. *amk
Jan 22, 2004 · 19,000 miles · OH
The windshield wiper bolts loosened,causing the wipers to drop and not work properly. This resulted in poor visibility. The driver had to exit the vehicle and tighten the bolt. The dealership serviced the vehicle 3 times by replacing the bolts, but the problem still exists. *ak *sc *jb
Mar 5, 2002 · failed Feb 24, 2001 · FL
Battery cover causes battery acid to leak around postive post. Dealer notified. *ak consumer states acid from the battery has caused holes in the frame of the vehicle. Also, steering wheel shakes/vibrates and washer failed, dealer replaced bolt and seal. *yd
Jan 24, 2002 · TN
While driving windshield becomes distored. However, windshield has been replaced twice, and is still having the same problem, visibility. Please provide any further information. *ak
Jan 24, 2002 · TN
While driving windshield becomes distored. However, windshield has been replaced twice, and is still having the same problem, visibility. Please provide any further information. *ak
Feb 25, 2001 · failed Feb 24, 2001 · KS
Tire- driving 70 MPH on interstate and tire burst for no apparent reason, nothing hit, and new tires. Rained hard and water leaked through windshield onto top of left side of roof,l visor, and driver's seat soaked. Heater, makes a clicking noise when in use. *ak (DOT number: p185 r65 tiresize: p185r85 14)
Dec 28, 2000 · failed Dec 23, 2000 · IN
Rear window failed catastrophically due to mild thermal gradient. It is known that there was no impact of any kind within 6 hours of failure due to a snowfall which covered the window. Window failed two minutes after powered show was dusted off exposing it to cooler air. Saturn denies responsibility for the defect.*ak
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