Installed microgard fuel filter on a 1995 Saturn SL1 a month ago started smelling gas had it looked at and it was determined that the fuel filter hose developed a small hole. The hole is in the black plastic, this pipe attaches to the aluminum pipe, by the test valve. I T rubs on the egr valve? (this filter has the hose attached to it, all one unit.) this leak could have resulted in a massive fire because it above the exhaust system, and is a high pressure hose. I bought a new one another micro gard and put a thicker hose around the black pipe. I still have the original.

- Aberdeen, WA, USA

Loud engine knock. Engine consumes oil but no leak. Took to Saturn dealer in fayetteville, ar and told it needs a new engine. Engine has less than 85,000 miles on it. Told there was a bulletin about this sometime in the past. All regular maintenance done as recommended by Saturn. Cost to replace engine $2600. Engine should not be on brink of failure at 83,000 miles.

- Fayetteville, AR, USA

Consumer heard a knocking then a bang noise from the engine. This occurred while going up an incline at 30 mph. The noise was followed by smoke. The consumer then pulled off the road and within seconds the engine was in flames. Prior to this incident there was knocking in the engine, and dealership replaced a cylinder because it was bad.

- Sparta, NJ, USA

The consumer took the vehicle to be inspected. The mechanic noticed that the plastic intake manifold had cracked and caused fluid to leak onto the engine.

- Placentia, CA, USA

My 1995 SL1 Saturn developed a cracked cylinder head at almost nine years and only 55,000 miles. Saturn issued a letter dated June 1999 stating that this may happen but it was not a recall and they would extend the warranty to 6 years or 100,000 miles, whichever came first (only had 1 1/2 years more to go). The cost to repair was going to be $2,400. Saturn know of this problem and ignores any responsibility to the consumer.

- San Diego, CA, USA