Frame And Members Problems of Saturn LS

The contact owns a 2000 Saturn Lseries. The contact stated that while traveling 45 mph, the vehicle began independently steering to the left. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was confirmed that the failure was caused by corrosion of the sub frame. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 165,000. Updated 10/25/12 updated 11/08/12 . . Updated 11/14/12 updated 11/15/2012.

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This happened very suddenly. I applied the brake to enter the ramp to the highway and the car pulled to the left and made a noise. I thought it may be a bearing or brake problem but I had not had any issues before that so I went on since it seamed to be driving ok. While I was on the interstate I went to go into the left lane and realized there was a serious problem with the steering. I slowed down and got off the highway to the shop. I was told there the k frame had less than 1/2" before breaking completely and could have been a serious accident since it has to do with steering. I have regular maint on the car and there was no indication that this might happen. The underside is in very good shape. I had the frame replaced. I feel it was a defect in the frame. I'm sure im not the only one this has happened too.

Initial indication was vibration in vehicle at 50-65 mph, but no vibration in steering wheel. Suspected wheel weight fell off. Over several days, began to notice steering wheel had to be turned slightly to left to keep car straight. Now thought car out of alignment. Last day, steering wheel had to be at 10 o-clock position for car to stay straight. Inspection revealed frame on passenger side rusted out and splitting where lower control arm front attachment occurs. Mechanic confirmed problem. Mileage approximately 112,500. Plan to take car off road and donate to charity.

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1. Unknown, 2. Creaking, groaning from cradle area 3. Dealer lubed cradle bushings, on 4 seperate occasions, recurring problem, saftey concerns about cradle movement or failure.

During transportation of new vehicle the spoiler and windshield were damaged. Mjs.