Ocala, FL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER HAS A COMPLAINT ON THE SLANTED WINDSHIELDS CAUSING A BLINDING REFLECTION ON THE COMPONENTS ON THE DASH.
NHTSA complaint #564572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
1996 Saturn SL window and wiper problems
17 of the 369 complaints about the 1996 Saturn SL are about the glass, mirrors and wipers — 5% of everything reported for this model year.
17
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Windshield
5
29.4%
Power Window Devices AND Controls
3
17.6%
Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
3
17.6%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
3
17.6%
Windshield Wiper/Washer
2
11.8%
Fan/Motor
1
5.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every Saturn SL year
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
Ocala, FL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER HAS A COMPLAINT ON THE SLANTED WINDSHIELDS CAUSING A BLINDING REFLECTION ON THE COMPONENTS ON THE DASH.
NHTSA complaint #564572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kearny, NJ
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #722766 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Peoria, IL
1 injured
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ENGINE MALFUNCTION NOT CORRECTED DESPITE BEING SERVICED 7 TIMES AND REPLACING: SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, FUEL INJECTORS, AND VALVES. FRONT DRIVER'S WINDOW EXPLODED BECAUSE OF MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRONIC SWITCH--CAUSED INJURY TO DRIVER. OWNERS WISH TO HAVE MONEY BACK OR REPLACEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #510589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cayucos, CA
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUN ROOF FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #603547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wayland, MA
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
WINDOW DEFOGGER NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #521851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kenosha, WI
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VENTILLATION SYSTEM BLOW AIR THAT SMELLS AND CONTAINS MOLD.
NHTSA complaint #538969 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Jefferson, NY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD HAS A CLOUDY GLARE ON THE OUTSIDE.
NHTSA complaint #525608 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fountain Valley, CA
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUN ROOF MOTOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #603801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Temple City, CA
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUN ROOF FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #603848 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ventura, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #603876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Culver City, CA
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ACTUATOR FOR POWER WINDOWS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #603877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oceano, CA
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
DEFROSTER INADEQUATE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
NHTSA complaint #602859 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Birmingham, AL
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
ALL OF THE WINDOWS FOG UP AND THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT HELP, HAS TO CONTINUE TO WIPE OFF WINDOWS WHILE DRIVING, SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT THE DEFROSTER IS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #807004 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Briarcliff M, NY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
HIGH LEVEL OF INTERIOR GLARE CREATED BY DASHBOARD'S REFLECTION ON SHARPLY SLANTED WINDSHIELD, IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISION, COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #986424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crofton, MD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
IN COLD WEATHER, WINDSHIELD WASHER DOES NOT SPRAY, WIPERS SMEAR WHATEVER IS ON WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #501216 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Englewood, NJ
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED AFTER STARTING AND WARMING UP; NO DAMAGE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE; CRACK 1 1/2 FT LONG; BELIEVED TO BE MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. TT
NHTSA complaint #977956 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.