2000 Saturn LS Other or unknown Problems

“While driving on the freeway with my 5 year old daughter during the morning commute, transitioning from one hwy 24 to I-80 in the emeryvillle / berkeley area in california, our Saturn 2000 lw wagon suddenly lost power. I was able to pull over to the shoulder but could not restart the car. I was towed to my mechanic, who diagnosed the problem as a broken timing chain and told me the engine would have to be replaced. I understand this is a frequent problem with this engine and that other years of this model have been recalled for this reason.”

“The heat shield between the exhaust pipe and the gas tank fell off of my 2000 Saturn l-series. It appears to be from galvanic corrosion(metal fasteners used to secure a aluminim heat shield).”

“The owners handbook provides instruction for placing a rear facing infant seat in the center position of the rear seat. In this position the infant can be struck by the arm rest during a crash. The arm rest is unrestrained and may fold down into the infant seat during a crash. The manufacturer should place a warning in the owners handbook about this condition.”

“While accelerating a clicking noise would appear from the right front of vehicle. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that power steering needed to be replaced. There is a rattle noise in dash board. Foam tape between clutster and bezel installed. There is a clicking and/or screeching noise while turning left or right and there is vibration coming up through the steering wheel. Dealer replaced all four tires along with rear control arm bushings.”

“The vehicle has been at the dealer for several weeks (not consecutively) for warranty work totaling $2500. The glove compartment has been brought to their attention 5 times and has not been remedied. (tiresize: p205/65r15)”