Front Suspension Problems of Saturn SL2

Saturn SL2 owners have reported 8 problems related to front suspension (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension problem of the 1999 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 04/02/2003

Front end shakes and amount increases as brakes are applied. Several different brakes pads have been applied. Calipers have been replaced and recently the cv axles needed to be replaced. After a few weeks the problem is recurring. Makes vehicle feel unsafe especially when braking.

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2 Front Suspension problem of the 1999 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

No crash . . . Yet. Car has a significant shimmy at hiway speed, can actually see and feel front end tracking right/left in a constant shimmy. Gives very scary feel when driving in rain, especially on curves. Dealer first claimed bad tires, which were replaced, then claimed out of balance tires, which they fixed, then claimed this is normal design characteristic and not a defect.

3 Front Suspension problem of the 1997 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 02/19/1999

Misalignment in suspension causing tire wear and drifting.

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4 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 02/25/1998

Vehicle wanders from side to side when driving at approximately 30-60mph. Loud banging noise occurs when going over bumps. High frequency whining from the engine that adds to the noise. Also, transmission shifting has too little or too much power. Dealer/western region mfr. Contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

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5 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 11/01/1997

Front end misaligned, resulting in pulling.

6 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Saturn SL2

Front suspension out of alignment causing the vehicle to pull to the right while driving.

7 Front Suspension problem of the 1999 Saturn SL2

The vehicle experienced continued problems with front end vibration while driving, dealership is unable to remedy and considers this a trait of the vehicle.

8 Front Suspension problem of the 1999 Saturn SL2

Upon delivery vehicle was experiencing alignment problems.


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