Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1997 Saturn SL2

Was driving approximately 50mph and was merging into traffic when transmission locked in gear and failed to change. Consumer stated prior to purchasing vehicle she complained of a clunk noise when changed gears into reverse, also the driver side brake light is inoperable, also the right side mirror needed to be replaced, engine mounts were replaced,brakes were replaced, serpentine belt was cracked, engine overheats.

Erratic problem with brake grinding / squeaking when brakes are applied. Vehicle taken to dealer shop three times, and informed consumer that nothing was wrong, and that was normal. Consumer knew this was not normal. Asking NHTSA to lookinto this matter and provide additional information.

Brake failure, causing accident.

Brakes continually make noise.

Exiting street from dead end where consumer lived 11 years, attempted to slowly stop, brakes rejected, then slammed on brake pedal vehicle did not respond. Made a sharp right turn, a car crashed into her vehicle, continued to move then suddenly the brakes grabbed.

Brakes failed several times resulting in damages to vehicle.

I purchased my car brand new in 1996. Since then, it has had numerous electrical problems all of which I am told if they can't find it they can't fix it. I stopped taking my car to them becasue that was what they told me - I have logged complaints to the Saturn customer service center online and they told me I can not have copies of those records - recently, I was left stranded again and when I took my car to the shop they told me I needed a new $3800. 00 engine, my husband went and got the car - it works fine!!!!!!!!! no new engine needed. When I sopke to the service manger and owner they said oops bda diagnosis - what id I had paid that money to have my engine repaired? they still say there isn't an electrical short in my car and if I want I can bring it up whenever the electrical guy is there next. I know several other people who have electrical problems with their Saturns and they have been told the same thing. I beleive they are hiding the fact that there is a defect in this car and by "not finding it" they don't have to fix it. This is a hazardous situation when your car dies for no reason while you are driving down the frreeway - or your brakes come on for no reason while you are moving, windshield wipers work when they want. . . . . . . - I am scared to drive my car.

Brakes continually experience noise and require excessive force to engage.