Trunk Lid Lock Problems of Saturn SL2

Saturn SL2 owners have reported 4 problems related to trunk lid lock (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Trunk Lid Lock problem of the 1998 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 02/20/1998

Trunk will not stay open on an incline or with some head winds. Dealer notified and informed consumer that vehicle meets standards, and nothing can be done.

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2 Trunk Lid Lock problem of the 1997 Saturn SL2

Trunk latch failed, causing trunk to unexpectedly slam shut on head of person while that person was using the trunk.

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3 Trunk Lid Lock problem of the 1997 Saturn SL2

While opening rear trunk it will not stay up which resulted in the trunk falling and striking owner. The cause has not been determined. The dealer replaced the rear compartment lid torque rods and had added a third torque rod on the right side. This resulted in a vastly imnproved condition.

4 Trunk Lid Lock problem of the 1996 Saturn SL2

Trunk lid is misaligned and latch is faulty in which owner has difficulty in trunk staying closed. Lock also malfuntions. Owner fears trunk may come up while driving. Possible design flaw.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Saturn SL2

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Door Latch problems	5
Trunk Lid Lock problems	4
Latches/locks/linkage problems	2

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