2001 Saturn L Electrical problems

Well first my engine control monitor is sending a bunch of random off codes from ma's air sensor vol low to crankshaft sensor volume low to o2 sensors to transmission codes, my side airbag on driver side blue up out of no were my key fob stopped reading and now my car won't start I know all of a sudden it's sending off codes for camshaft sensor and o2 sensors I believe there should be a recall on the ecm it's a very expensive replacement that seems to be a common failure it's dangers and defective.My car locked up...

The saturn l series when filled with gasoline will stall causing imminent harm to the driver, passengers, and any other cars on the road. In addition, the dashboard at night is so dim that it cannot be seen by the driver. There are several electrical failures involving this vehicle.

Ignition problems with only 88,000 milesdoes my car fit the gm recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn l100 (na). The contact stated that the ignition was stuck in the accessory mode and would not shift to the locked position. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition, but the accessory mode was still engaged. As a result, the doors on the vehicle could not be locked. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. ...Updated 08/15/16 *bf the consumer stated she was able to remove the key from the ignition, while the vehicle was in motion. Updated 08/17/16.*Jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn ls. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the ignition key disengaged from the ignition switch without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.

My daughter [[redacted]] was the passenger and [[redacted]] was driver. The kids went for drive and were found the next early morning around 6am. The car was so burned and destroyed the kids could not be identified, and all who were there questioned the straight tire tracks without any correction or over correction in the steering of tire tracks, no braking in the county road tracks, and with fracture and damage of the skull area we later were told that the air bags never deployed! The tracks were approx 150...

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn ls. The contact stated while driving 20 mph the cruise control independently engaged and the contact noticed smoke coming from the steering column. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence; however, the following day when the contact started the vehicle, the windshield wipers independently engaged. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn ls200. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, smoke started to emit from the ignition switch. The switch then burst into flames. The contact was able to exit the vehicle without injury. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition control module and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure and current mileage was 221,744.

I am the second owner of this vehicle. There have been numerous recall issues associated with this vehicle, most of these issues are safety related. This auto is my sole means of transport. I have a 2 month old grandson who lives with me, and I have no clue if any of these recall issues have been rectified, aside from the "brake lamps adapter" which has not been fixed. I have no brake lights except for the roofline anti-collision lamps. Repeated attempts to get a hard copy of recall items as being fixed, have been...

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn lw300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at various speeds. The failure was experienced numerous times. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 14v047000 (air bags,electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 162,000.

I have had multiple problems with this car, I have had issues with the catalytic converter, a fire in the resonator and 4 or 5 times where the car just stops running and I'm not able to get it to start again for a while. The car has accelerated when my foot was not even on the peddle making me go 65 in 30 with no control over the vehicle. I have also had times where the gas peddle was stuck and I was unable to slow down even when slamming on the brakes. At stop lights the wheels keep spinning when my foot is on the brake and the car moves into the intersection. *Tr

2Nd owner of vehicle, tail lamps had over heating issue, nhtsa issued recall on 2 june 2005, saturn refuses to address the issue, saying auto is to old. Date for fixing issue is 10 years from date bulletin was issued. Was told by a saturn "customer care rep." That adapters were installed in feb 2009. Auto wasn't registered in 2009, and no adapters have ever been installed. I am a disabled vietnam veteran living on a very meager monthly income and can't afford to replace these lamps. I am driving this auto with no...

The security system in my 2001 saturn l100 is defective, as many other vehicles of this model and year are experiencing the same problem. After consulting with "customer service rep" (ha!Ha!) Told to take the car to dealership & technicians will reset the security system. This is a craftsmanship issue caused by defective item. General motors has lost a longtime "be american~ buy american" car buyer. This is theft plain and simple! *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn l200. While parked, the contact noticed that the air conditioner would not activate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the wiring harness was found to have been melted. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. ..Updated 09-26-12 *bf updated 10/01/2012 *js

The security light blinks constantly all night long running down my battery in turn the car wont start , I have had the bcm replaced which the dealer said was bad , have had battery replaced and still having the same problem one tech. Says the light is suppose to blink all night another electrical tech says it not the manual say it will blink twice to let you know it is armed. It has cost me a thousand dollars already and the car is still having the same problem. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn l series. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without any warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the timing chain was fractured and damaged the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that intermittently, when trying to start the vehicle the key would not turn in the ignition. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn l 200. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph uphill when the vehicle experienced an abnormal reduction of engine power. In addition, the service engine warning light flashed intermittently and the exhaust became abnormally loud. The contact inquired with the manufacturer in regards to nhtsa campaign id number: 03v231000 (electrical system:ignition:module) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

This car has been nothing but problems since the day I bought it (literally) the day I took it home I made it half way there and the check engine light came on !! It was raining. So I took it back and they said nothing was wrong reset the light and sent men home. It drove okay for another two days (not raining outside) until the third day (again raining) I started it up and drove for about 20 minutes and the check engine light came on again and it ran really rough, so again I go back to the dealer they told me...

My brake lights have again gone out at the same time. Last time the mechanic stated it was an electrical issue. *Tr

I have a 2001 saturn l300 I bought the car 5 months ago 2 weeks after the purchase the check engine light comes on. I took the car to the dealership mechanic which is not affiliated with saturn and was told it was nothing (i think partially in part because I am a female) by the way I was given a 2 week warranty lol! About a month or two ago I noticed that I would go to start my car and it would be dead. Later I realized my lights were staying on after I turned them off. My check engine light returns so I take it...

My 2001 l200 saturn had a problem with dash lights/and gauges dimming and at times I had no interior dash lights....It ended up being a main module which cost me $595. Seems like reading all the other complaints similar to mine they have been numerous problems. I think this is a saturn problem and they should have taken care of this for free. I have replaced the steering box, struts front/rear...Stabilizer rear bar, catalytic converter twice.....I am very disappointed in this car. I have put more money in this than my other two saturn's which I had only normal things; tires, brakes, etc. I wish I had never bought this 3rd one. *Tr

Cracked battery case thus causing acid leakage which caused a battery terminal cable bolt to corrode. Thus shorting out the odometer. Do a web search and you will find other saturn owners who have had this same issue. Seeing them made me enter this complaint. *Tr

I have had nothing but problems since I purchased this used 2001 saturn in 2001. I have put 2 catalytic converters, steering rack, stabilizer bar, front struts, had a head gasket major problem. I have owned two other new saturn's with no problems...I am roughly disappointed in this car. Also my dash lights dimmed when security light flashed on and when that happened also my temp gauge and gas gauge would go from right to left and then back quickly. I had to have a modular replaced. Again, I am sooooo...

I replaced the heater control switch, blower motor, and resistor due to the fact that the heater blower would not work. After doing all the above, the heater still did not work. It appears that the wiring harness behind the heater control was the problem. Two of the prongs in the white plug were burnt and did not allow the dc electric current to go into the heater control unit. It is lucky that the fan went out before it had caught fire. There are two children who ride in the car, one 5 years old and one 9 years...

I have had to replace the heater control switch two times over the past three years. There appears to be a problem with the wiring harness overheating at the white clip (where it plugs into the heater control unit. If left undetected, it melts the plastic of the switch making it impossible to switch from hi to low. Research on this make and model does not indicate a recall, however, I found an indication that saturn is aware of this problem and has made repairs to correct the situation. I am concerned this may...