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Saturn SW Visibility problems by year

10 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Saturn SW's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

YearVisibility complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest SW visibility complaints

1998 Saturn SWVisibility & wipers

There is a crack in the front windshield that begins were the rear view mirror is attached to the windshield. Consumer can not see trough front windshield. *Ak windshield was inspected for cracks, none was found. In addition, crack reached to both left and right sides that spanned approximately 8 inches. *La

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10065100
1995 Saturn SWVisibility & wipers

The defroster works sometimes -- only if I put on the ac at the same time -- and then intermittently it stops working and the front window shield as well as the side ones fog up to a dangerous level while we are driving. A saturn mechanic told me that he has 4 cars and what I have just described only happens on his saturn. We have tried variying the tempurature, opening the windows etc. Mostly I want to know what to do because I don't want to have an accident due to this obvious flaw.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10003378
1996 Saturn SWVisibility & wipers

Want to report defective windshield wiper fluid which freezes at 31 degrees f manufactured by r.H. Crown co. Johnstown new york 12095 bottle states freezing temp at -20 degrees f. Froze in the lines in my vehicle. When engine heat melted the lines in the front the fluid froze immediately on the windshield. I had to pull off the road to clear windshield this morning. Dangerous situation at best in freeway traffic. *Ak

Filed VisibilityNHTSA 738659
2000 Saturn SWVisibility & wipers

While driving in warm temperature windshield will get film on inside without any warning. Dealer/manufacturer aware of the problem, no solution yet. *Ak *ml

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 859632
1999 Saturn SWVisibility & wipers

Windshield wiper blade does not come within 6 inches from the end of the windshield which may cause visual difficulty, and may result in an accident. Currently at dealer. Please provide further information. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 833406
1993 Saturn SWEngine & coolingVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structure

When trying to start the vehicle up all the lights came on ,and the vehicle wasn't starting. Also, consumer had the water pump replaced and the water pump went out again. The engine check light came on and still is on. Back windshield and door locks are not working, and the dealer replaced different parts on the vehicle. Dealer can't determine the problem. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Visibility · Latches / locks / linkages · Unknown or otherNHTSA 831123
1994 Saturn SWVisibility & wipers

The windshield washer reservoir doesn't hold fluid, washers fail when fluid in container.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 516186

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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