Door Problems of Saturn SL1

Saturn SL1 owners have reported 8 problems related to door (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door problem of the 2000 Saturn SL1

Failure Date: 10/26/1999

The driver's side front door is improperly welded to the vehicle and is totally out of alignment. Both the dealer and the factory have determined that the vehicle is unrepairable and potentially unsafe. The vehicle should not have passed quality control at either the factory and/or the dealership. Saturn and the dealership are currently negotiating to repurchase the vehicle.

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2 Door problem of the 1998 Saturn SL1

Failure Date: 05/01/1999

All the complaints that I have made are already listed on your list except the winshield fluid pump. When I took the car in regarding the rattling noise they couldn't hear so they told me too bring it in if it becomes more noticable.

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3 Door problem of the 1997 Saturn SL1

Failure Date: 03/03/1998

When closing the back doors, the handles stick which causes the doors not to latch. On two different occasions the doors have come open while driving the vehicle. Vehicle will be seen by the dealership.

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4 Door problem of the 1996 Saturn SL1

Failure Date: 05/29/1997

Door hinge broken, weather stripping loose on several occasions.

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5 Door problem of the 1996 Saturn SL1

Failure Date: 01/01/1997

Exterior rear door seal failed twice.

6 Door problem of the 1996 Saturn SL1

Failure Date: 10/01/1996

Key remote module for keyless entry failed.

7 Door problem of the 1996 Saturn SL1

Rear door sticks closed, inoperable from inside and out.

8 Door problem of the 1996 Saturn SL1

All vehicle doors came open upon impact, owner lost control, fishtailed on gravel road, skidded, hit ditch/embankment, vehicle flipped over. Also, dual airbags did not deploy, vehicle totaled. Seatbelts saved driver's/passenger's lives, owner will include VIN.


Other Common Structure related problems of Saturn SL1

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door problems
8
Structure problems
3
Frame And Members problems
1
Door Hinge problems
1
Body problems
1


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