Ignition problems of the 2001 Saturn LS

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.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated out of control. The contact shifted into neutral and drove into a shopping center parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The dealer replaced the ignition module, but they were unsure if it was the cause of the failure. The contact stated that if the engine warning indicator illuminates, the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. A report was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 03v231000 (electrical system: ignition module) on September 30, 2003. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.

Ignition switch in all Saturn cars if faulty and highly susceptible to locking up whether driving, starting or turning off the vehicle. There is no recall on this part. Where as many consumers have paraded there should be a recall. Instead it is a $150-$300 replacement charge depending on location and vehicle.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. The contact's spouse left the vehicle in drive, removed the key from the ignition, and exited the vehicle. The vehicle suddenly rolled backwards down a hill. There were no injuries. The current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 67,000. Updated 10/03/08 the consumer stated the key should not have been able to be removed with the vehicle in drive. Updated 10/07/08.

I bought a used 2001 Saturn l300 with 34000 miles on it in good condition. This car has been nothing but trouble from day one. The biggest problem that I have had is failure to start. Right now my car is in the shop at the Saturn dealership where I purchased it and they are going to replace the crank sensor. They say this is the reason why it is not starting. Last time they fixed my car it was because of the security system. I'm tired of all the games. My car has had a problem starting off and on the day I bought it and it seems to be a different excuse every time. I researched this problem on the internet and found that not just I but many many others with the same year/make/model have the same problem. How strange! there should definitely be a recall on this or at least an investigation, but I have yet to find it on the web. $200 I must now pay to 'hopefully' fix this problem.