Windshield Wiper/washer Problems of Saturn LS

During a rainstorm, after dark, and on-the-road, I replaced my windshield wipers with rain*x weatherbeater wiper blades to improve visibility. The blades were purchased at a target (upc 79118 00419) and installed in the rain in their parking lot. Within 20 miles of highway driving later, one blade (driver's side) became detached from the wiper arm. This caused sudden loss of visibility in the dark and in the heavy rain. I pulled over the shoulder, and reinstalled the wiper blade. Needless to say, I double checked that it was installed tightly, and according to directions. A few miles later, it detached again. This time, I swapped the two blades, hoping that another failure, if it occurred, would be on the passenger side. A few miles later, for a third time, the driver's side wiper blade detached from the wiper arm. At this point I reinstalled the old and badly functioning blades. I subsequently inspected the wiper arms and found no defects or deformities that might have caused the failures. The wiper arms were the "j-hook" type on a 2001 Saturn l series vehicle.

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Have owned the car, 2000 Ls1, since it had about 8k miles. Have had to buy 3 sets of tires so far due to irregular wear. Been to Saturn dealership and other garages several times about this before finally learning from Saturn this past summer that the lower control arms on this make and model are defective and that Saturn had put together a shim kit to fix the problem. This solution would cost over $500, especially when you count the four wheel alignment that would also be necessary. Also having brake light problems. Brake lights don't work when parking lights are turned on. Have replaced bulbs several times, particularly the driver side brake light. Mechanic cleaned and adjusted the socket's contact points, but 3 weeks later the driver side brake light was not working again. Wipers don't get windshield clean, even when brand new. Auto unlock stopped working.

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The headlights and dashboard lights flickered intermittently while driving at night. Dealer kept the vehicle for two weeks, however the problem continued. There was a squeaking noise only when the steering wheel was turned to the left. The suspension link was replaced. The service engine soon light illuminated on the vehicle and the ignition control module was replaced. The driver side window skipped when being rolled down. The right rear brake light bulb had burned out, the windshield wipers went across the window half way before it squirted any spray and then scratched the windshield.

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Oem windshield wipers consistently chatter and hop across the windshield leaving streaks and numerous un-wiped areas, even when new. Replacing with aftermarket wipers (bosch) immediately rectifies the concern.

The windshield wipers would skip around on the windshield when in use. The dealer has serviced the wipers several times but can't correct the problem. The weatherstrip on the rear driver's side door was discolored. The lf seat belt height adjuster knob was missing. The driver's side of the dash rattled around the vent area when slowing to a stop. The technician determined that the left front door was out of alignment causing noise against primary weatherstrip. The windshield washers were inoperative because the hole was plugged. Technician removed and cleaned the washers. The vehicle brakes were noise in the morning during the first couple of stops. The consumer initiated a lemon law claim with the bbb regarding the dealers inability to correct the problem with the windshield wipers. The consumer's claim was denied.

The windshield wipers on my Saturn Ls1 do not work properly. I brought the problem to the attention of the dealer one week after purchase, and they swapped the driver's side wiper with one from another new Saturn Ls, but offered no other solution. The blades on both sides scape the windshield, like fingernails scrapping over a countertop. The problem is worse at higher speeds, and the wipers do not clear the windshield effectively. During snowfall, the blades are virtually useless. I believe this is a design flaw; or the windshield is warped. The lack of visibility during rain and snow is a safety problem for this vehicle.

The windshield wiper arm and blades were defective.

Windshield wipers chatter and hop across windshield, leaving unwiped areas. Blades were replaced yet problem persists.