Saturn SL recalls & problems by year
The Saturn SL has 16 NHTSA recalls and 2,218 owner complaints across model years 1991–2002. The most complained-about year is the 1995 with 355 complaints.
Model years
Most reported Saturn SL problems (all years)
- Engine and Engine Cooling 448
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 341
- Electrical System 322
- Power Train 317
- Seats 231
- Seat Belts 181
- Air Bags 164
- Vehicle Speed Control 140
- Steering 123
- Visibility 107
- Tires 107
- Structure 73
Saturn SL recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09E012000 Apr 7, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1996–2002 | 16,270 |
| 00V309000 Oct 12, 2000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2000–2001 | 6,092 |
| 00V310000 Oct 12, 2000 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 2000–2001 | 65,000 |
| 99V297000 Oct 27, 1999 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2000 | 7,505 |
| 99V280000 Oct 20, 1999 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1999–2000 | 265,698 |
| 99V231000 Aug 24, 1999 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2000 | 5,373 |
| 99V232000 Aug 23, 1999 | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 2000 | 1,592 |
| 99V230000 Aug 23, 1999 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2000 | 2,692 |
| 99V045000 Mar 12, 1999 | SEATS | 1994–1995 | 138,691 |
| 97V155000 Sep 12, 1997 | SEATS | 1997 | 5 |
| 97V138000 Aug 29, 1997 | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1996–1997 | 14,580 |
| 94V217000 Nov 8, 1994 | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1995 | 20,518 |
| 94V170000 Sep 14, 1994 | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1995 | 931 |
| 93V132000 Aug 10, 1993 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1991–1993 | 352,833 |
| 93V094000 May 25, 1993 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1993 | 14,459 |
| 92V098000 Jul 8, 1992 | POWER TRAIN | 1992 | 633 |