Five problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 1999 Saturn SL2. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that the resonator cracked, and needed to be replaced. This was the second time the resonator cracked. The consumer wanted the resonator welded but the dealer suggested a new resonator because they were redesigned and completely different from the old ones. The consumer believes that if the manufacturer realized there was a flaw with the resonators that they should have been recalled.
Resonator tube has a crack in it.
The technician servicing the vehicle found a problem with the exhasut system. The exhaust system was leaking and the resignator was replaced.
After both my children at different times told me that I had an exhaust leak because I am experiencing incresased exhaust noise (I had it checked), I ran across an article in "highways" magazine (good sam club) that stated there was a recall for the 2000-2003 Saturn l-series. I own a 1999 Saturn l-series and it is showing all the signs of the same problem described in the recall NHTSA campaign id number 03v231000. The car has been sluggish and very hard to start along with the increased exhaust noise. This model/year Saturn should be included in the recall. . . There is a problem with it also! when I took the car to the service dealer in March, 2001, they said it was the battery and they installed a new one but it did not improve the performance of the car. It continues to be a problem and it is getting worse.
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