Saturn SL2 owners have reported 110 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline engine (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine exhaust system (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
We noticed that sometimes the car was engine was racing when coming to a stop and you have to hold extra pressure on the bake pedal to keep the car from moving forward. The idle speed increases from a normal 750 rpm to approximately 1750 rpm while in neutral, intermediately, sometimes right after Read details...
Excessive oil consumption - epa problem at 75,000 miles our 2001 Sl2 began to consume oil at an alarming rate. 1 qt in less than 150 miles. This is less that one quart per fuel stop. No oil is dripping and the engine is dry of oil. There are thousands of such cases posted on numerous web sites. Read details...
2002 Saturn Sl2 stalled then vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle begun to smoke then ignited. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn Sl2. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
Driving my 2000 Saturn Sl2 70 mph check engine light suddenly comes on, engine stops running pull over, luckily clear conditions, safely. Towed car to dealer. Dealer says timing chain or belt may have broken. Dealer calls back, says I need a $7000. 00 replacement engine. Read details...