Tail Light Problems of Saturn LS

2000 Saturn Ls1 with smoke coming out of the steering column* the dealer stated the reason for the smoke was because the headlight switch had shorted out. The consumer also stated the tail lights were shortening out.

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Rear tail light issues.

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Saturn has a recall on tail light assemblies. I have a 2001 l series Saturn. Bought it from olds dealer in helena mt. There are no Saturn dealers in montana. I called the 800# in the recall letter and they said to go to underriner olds in billings, approximately 240 miles away. I bought it at an olds dealer two miles from my house. Seems to me they could authorize that or pay me a couple of days wages, gas, motel, per diem or have it fixed in helena!!! this is really stupid, because my taillights are defective and keep wiggling lose and I lose my brake and tail lights.

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Fyi - comment not a complaint the issue of the tail light going dim or just out. Saturn is aware of this issue and they are starting a campaign to replace the tail light on the 00-02 l series starting in October. If the taillight problem is causing to many problem - you local dealership at no cost replace with the same tail light, but you will still have to have your tail light replaced once the new design ones come in. Want more info - call Saturn customer service 1-800-553-6000.

The windshield wiper control on the steering column broke off when the consumer tried to turn the windshield wipers on. This occurred in the middle of a storm. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer and they said there were pins missing from the steering column that caused the failure. No corrections have been made at this time. Consumer said Saturn was contacted by the dealer about this problem. Also there is a problem with the rear taillights that make them go out when the consumer hits a slight bump or pothole. The consumer can tighten the taillight and it will work properly for a while then stop. Consumer feels he should not have to pay for this.

The tail/brake lights on my 2001 Saturn l200 work on and off, more often off than on. I have been to the dealer and was told that there have been many complaints about the same problem but since there was no recall issued for this that I would be charged at least $350. 00 to make any necessary repairs. One of the service department employees told me that the tail/brake lamps were defective so I'm wondering why a recall has not been issued. How many complaints or accidents are required to have a product recalled. For over a year I was buying replacement bulbs and thinking that I didn't know what I was doing installing them when in actuality it's not the bulb at all, I'm wondering how many others have made my mistake.

Tail lights failed on Saturn 2000 Ls twice. 2004 replaced entire tail light assembly. April 2005 replaced rear assembly again . I was ticketed twice for this because you don't know when these lights are out. Also, this is very unsafe in rural and suburban areas where there are a few or no street lights.

Taillights continue to work only intermittently, they have been fixed several times and continue to malfunction.

My 2000 Saturn Ls2 continually suffers from failing brake lights when the headlights are turned on. To alleviate the problem, I remove the brake light assembly and clean the electrical connections. Saturn refuses to correct this faulty design without charging me for the repair. My car is out of warranty, but Saturn needs to step up and repair this safety design issue.

Currently the blower motor for the heater/defroster is not working. I have had many many problems with this car, inparticular with the brakes and steering. The rack and pinion was repaired twice. I have had brakes replaced twice, and recently the brake drums, rotators and pads. I have had the power steering pump repaired and from time to time need to have the steering wheel lubricated when it starts to make noise again. I am wondering if I am the only one with these problems or are others with this same car having the same problems. I do not feel safe when I am driving this car. I have brought it to the dealer many times to have things checked with wheels and steering.

The tailight assemblies on the Saturn l series cars have a habit of working intermittenly; the only repair is to replace the lens. This is obviously a manufacturing defect, and is a very serious safety issue. My taillights worked intermittenly for several days. I changed the bulbs, but that did not fix the problem. The problem was defective lenses.

Repeat tail lamp assembly failure. Circuitry at point where socket attaches has failed again, resulting in repeat replacement of tail lamp assembly. When the assembly fails, vehicle has no brake lights.

My wife's 2002 Saturn l-100 sedan had a taill ight out (left side). Replacing the bulb didn't fix the problem, money lost. When the dealership was contacted they claimed the whole light housing required replacement because of a known harness defect. The vehicle was no longer under warrenty, so we had to pay for the replacement (more money lost). But it's a safety device. . . What could we do?.

Dealer found brake tail lights were defective. The lights would not work or dim when driver applied the brake. Dealer says this problem is inherent to Saturn l series; apparently due to bulb not making contact with socket on circuit board assembly.

I noticed my brake lights and tail lights were not working all the time. . . Upon further inspection it appears that the brake lights do not work when the headlights and/or tail lights are on. There is definitely a wiring problem. . . I have had several electrical problems with this vehicle, which is only 4 years old. . . The door locks and electric windows have been broken, and the intermittent wiper setting does not work properly.

There is an internal short in the tail light housings that results in no tail lights when brakes are hit or headlights are on.

Right rear tail light went dim, then inoperative. Electrical connectors holding bulb socket to the circuit board has corroded or weakened. Necessary to replace tail lamp assembly. Left side already replaced for a similar concern.

The plastic around the tail lights on the driver side melted due to bulbs overheating. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that the problem maybe due to an electrical surge.

Tail light assembly is poorly designed. Tail light fails so that brake lights, including the center mounted brake light, are "on" showing the car brakes applied anytime the car lights are on. Cruise control fails to engage, or if engaged at the time of failure forces car to accelerate. If I reset the plug in brake bulb the failure goes away for approximately 1 week when the failure reasserts itself.

Tail lights on my 2000 Saturn Ls1 keep blowing out. Both housings were replaced under warranty a few months after I got my car and now they are doing the same thing. My warranty is expired and they want me to pay the cost out of pocket. I feel Saturn owes me replacement taillights and all the money I have spent on replacement bulbs. This should be a saftey recall, as this is a common problem that Saturn and many customers know about. It is extremly dangerous to drive around with tailights that you can not rely on working when you really need them.

Brought car in for Saturn "safety campaign" and for scheduled oil change and was told that one of my tail light assemblies was burnt out and needed to be replaced. Costly repair resulted from substandard parts, as seems many other people with this model of vehicle, who post on an internet message board are suffering from the same issue. Part replaced, old part not available.

The brake lights went out when the headlights were turned on. The dealership indicated it was due to a faulty circuit board in the tail light assembly. The dealership replaced the faulty part with an updated tailgate assembly.

Consumer noticed side tail lamp was not working. Dealer replaced four times the entire tail lamp assembly at dealers expense. Consumer was concerned that warranty will expire, and it will cost him $165. 00.

The brake and tail lights reapeatedly fail to work correctly. The lights will fail to illuminate. There is a design problem in the tail light assemblies. Saturn is aware of the problem and has issued a service bulletin but has failed to recall the assemblies. I've also noticed the lamp sockets are starting to overheat and melt. I've replaced the sockets.

I personally don't own one of these vehicles, but have worked for the manufacturer of these vehicles. I worked for Saturn for a couple years and have long since known there was a problem with the my 00-02 l-series taillights. Almost 100% of every l-series needs new taillights due to an electrical short. To add to the problem, Saturn has not redesigned the taillights, they are just putting the same products back on the car. When this occurs, the customer feels the vehicle was taken care of, then a couple months down the road, one or both of the taillights don't work again.

When the headlights were illuminated and brakes were applied, the left tail light failed, the entire tail lamp assembly had to be replaced.

Tail light assembly has 2 parts, the light bulb holder, and the socket in which it is screwed into. After a period of time the metal piece that is screwed into the socket becomes loose and arc. When this occurs it severs the flow of electricity to the tail light. This renders the tail light inoperative. Also, this could causes a fire hazard because of its location close to the gas tank. The dealership wants to replace the entire tail light assembly, but this will only provide a temporary solution.

When consumer would apply the brakes, the tail lights would become inoperative, also the head light switch got so hot that it was impossible to touch.

The rear tail lights are defective. The owner has had the rear tail lights replaced on 4 separate occasions. Owner has contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. The dealer has made the replacements but the manufacturer does not see the seriousness of the defective rear lamps. Provide further details.

Tail lights have been failing intermittently since Jan 2002.

Rear taillight assembly improperly manufactured on 2000 Saturn l-series sedan causes arcing in brake light bulb/socket and caused fuse to blow rendering parking lights inoperable. I have replaced the sockets 3 times and replaced an entire left rear tail light assembly. The right assembly is original. Dealership stated there was a redesign of the tail light assembly to correct the problem. The tail light assembly cost $100 to replace (I did the labor myself). The cost to replace 3 sockets has been at a cost of $25/socket=$75 so far. Total cost nearly $200 out of pocket for this improperly manufactured, but crucial part of the 2000 l-series sedan.

When the tail lights come on brake lights stop working. This problem occurs every two to three months. Dealer stated there was corrosion and moisture in the tail lights. Saturn, lw300 2002.