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2002 Saturn SC Steering problems

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 Saturn SC's steering with NHTSA - 8% of all its complaints, most recently on July 2, 2014. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Steering complaints

SteeringElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn sc. While the vehicle was parked in a lot, the contact had to make numerous attempts and exert force to unlock the steering wheel. An independent mechanic replaced the ignition module and coil spring. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 10607790
SteeringBody, doors & structureBrakesEngine & cooling

Almost from the start the steering column would lock up trying to start the car. Front and back lights have water inside, brakes have never worked right going all the way to floor with no air in lines. Sunroof also quit. Front driver door metal cracks when opening. Engine also looking like trouble. *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Structure · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 10575621
Steering

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn sc1. The contact stated that when inserting the key into the ignition, the steering column would suddenly lock. She tried to rock the steering wheel back and forth but it would not unlock. The dealer was contacted and they advised her that the cylinder and the housing would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10400031

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