Saturn SL recalls & problems by year
29 recalls and 2,218 owner complaints across 12 model years (1991–2002).
Most complaints1995355 complaints
Most recalls20008 recalls
Crashes reported343in owner complaints
Injuries reported2987 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | — | 26–29 mpg | 1 | 131 |
| 2001 | — | 26–29 mpg | 3 | 111 |
| 2000 | — | 26–29 mpg | 8 | 148 |
| 1999 | — | 26–29 mpg | 2 | 178 |
| 1998 | — | 25–28 mpg | 1 | 168 |
| 1997 | — | 25–28 mpg | 3 | 227 |
| 1996 | — | 25–29 mpg | 2 | 287 |
| 1995 | — | 25–28 mpg | 3 | 355 |
| 1994 | — | 24–28 mpg | 1 | 286 |
| 1993 | — | 24–28 mpg | 2 | 175 |
| 1992 | — | 24–28 mpg | 2 | 123 |
| 1991 | — | 24–27 mpg | 1 | 29 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Engine and engine cooling — 448 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 341 complaints
- Electrical system — 322 complaints
- Power train — 317 complaints
- Seats — 231 complaints
- Seat belts — 181 complaints
- Air bags — 164 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 140 complaints