1994 Saturn SL engine and engine cooling problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Saturn SL — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In jan. 1998 my timing chain broke and cracked my engine and valve cover. Prior to this I did take my car to the dealer who states timing chain replacement or new engine if timing chain breaks. Being that my saturn sl2 was a 1994 it was funny that so soon timing chain problems occurred. My timing…”
filed Mar 2, 2005
“Air bag light was not working, replaced 2 of the componenets under the dash one under the drivers side up in the corner and the other up behind the glove box. Cooling fan does not function properly must keep the ac on for the fan to work. A friend of mine has the same car and has the same problem…”
filed Oct 11, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 16 | 12% |
| 2001 SL | 18 | 16% |
| 2000 SL | 34 | 23% |
| 1999 SL | 45 | 25% |
| 1998 SL | 28 | 17% |
| 1997 SL | 38 | 17% |
| 1996 SL | 63 | 22% |
| 1995 SL | 67 | 19% |
| 1993 SL | 30 | 17% |
| 1992 SL | 24 | 20% |
| 1991 SL | 2 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Saturn SL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.