NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Saturn SL brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Saturn SL Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 011998

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Due to design rear disc brakes malfunctioned, causing corrosion. This, in return, resulted in extended stopping distance which could cause a crash. The calipers on the rear disc brakes corrode reducing the effectiveness of the rear brakes.

- Verbank, NY, USA

problem #1

Feb 191998

SL

  • miles
Complete braking system failure, creating unstable control of vehicle due to radical vibrations through steering system. Dealer solution and manufacturer's "band-aid" solution - changing rotors and brake pads with inferior parts that continue to fail (4 times front, 2 times rear; most recent - front rotors cut). Manufacturer's explanation of failure on 2 occasions: Car is not suitable for northeast, car is used for long trips too often (84 mile round-trip commute), and driver using brakes too much, causing the failure in manufacturer's equipment. Summary: Fear of losing control of vehicle due to soft braking system/no brakes, inability to maintain control of vehicle due to radical pulsation in steering system while trying to brake, & financial burden once brakes are out of warranty.

- Easton, PA, USA

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