Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2002 Saturn LS

Three problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2002 Saturn LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2009

I have a 2002 Saturn and have experienced sudden acceleration on several occasions since 2007. I took it to be serviced by Saturn and was told they could find nothing wrong. Are there reported problems with Saturns too? the most recent episode was in Nov. 2009.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2005

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn xl. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle increased acceleration unexpectedly. The brake pedal was engaged and there was a reduction in speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer numerous times for the failure. The technician was unable to duplicate the defect every time. The manufacturer was notified of the acceleration problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100. Updated 03/05/2013.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2004

The driver turned on the engine and the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control. The vehicle went from reverse to forward. A bystander jumped onto the vehicle and turned the ignition off. The vehicle hit a truck before finally coming to a stop. Please provide any further information.


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