Saturn SW Acceleration problems by year

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 50 mph the vehicle accelerated. To avoid hitting another vehicle, the vehicle was shifted into first gear in an attempt to slow the vehicle down. While still applying brake pressure, the vehicle hit a highway sign and a tree. Seatbelts were worn however injuries were sustained. A police report was filed at the scene. After the accident the accelerator pedal was noticed under the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. Although the dealership was notified no repairs were made.

Accelerator pedal hinge broke... Leaving the accelerator pedal hanging from the accelerator cable. Car is not driveable.*Ak

Whilr at a complete stop, vehicle will not return to correct idle position, it will stay at a high idle point. Contacted dealer, and the dealer can not locate the problem.*Ak.*Jg

When engine warms up/slowing down or stopping rpms will increase. Also if taken feet of gas pedal, vehicle will accelerate on its own. This happens intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer repaired and replaced parts, but still did not remedy the problem. *Ak

This ignition-high idle problem has exhisted since ownership and first part replacement underwarenty was the idle air control j5542 in feb. 2000. The idle acceleration problem started in 1999, however, could not be repeated during tests drive until feb. 15,2000. At the 42,000 service the same complaint was addressed with the iac motor replaced. The 60,000 mile service the temp. Sensor and ignition module was replaced for $391.00, And the problem of acceleration continues with the rpm's over 2,000. I am...

Throttle hangs and "ratchets" upward with speed (cruise) control engaged. Turning speed control switch to "off" does not correct the condition, neither does applying the brakes. Manually depressing the accelerator pedal in an attempt to un-stick the throttle caused further upward "ratcheting" of the throttle and further increase in vehicle speed. Vehicle remains in a state of "runaway" until the ignition is switched off. Switching the ignition "off" usually corrects the condition. Problem occurred on two...

Stepping on the brake caused the idle to go to maximum rpm. Yh

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. YH

This is a recurring problem with the vehicle. Occasionally the cruse control while activated will accelerate the vehicle to speeds in excess of 100 mph (if allowed to do so). The cruise control does immediately disengage when it should, however if the driver is not watching the speedometer the vehicle will occasionally speed up on its own. I have spoken to two people at saturn of branford (branford ct) and they said that it is a component failure and I will have to pay the estimated $200.00 To have it repaired. ...

When the owner applied the brakes the vehicle accelerated. *Ak

Speed control: driving down highway, attempting to exit on a off ramp, tried to turn the cruise control off, cruise control would not go off, could not brake. Exited off ramp at approximately 65mph, went through stop sign, entered another highway, hit curb and median, and vehicle stopped. *Ak *nlm

Vehicle suddenly accelerated due to a sticking throttle, while in park it has high idle - 2000 rpms, when gear is changed it will not reduce the rpms. *Ak

Cruise contrl failed to disengage, causing vehicle to accelerate, also replaced generator. *Ak

Cruise control would not disengage, resulting in totalled accident. *Ak

In very cold weather the cruise control will not work car has to be operating temp or (warm) for it to work. Tt