1998 Saturn SL electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Saturn SL — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When turning off the car, the key gets stuck in the ignition switch between the run and off positions. When stuck the key cannot be turned or removed. The car cannot be started nor can the key be removed. *tr”
filed Apr 1, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 saturn sl2 sedan. While driving approximately 45 mph, the entire instrument panel and exterior lights began to flicker abnormally. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently. The contact reference nhtsa campaign id number: 09e012000 (exterior…”
filed Mar 8, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern…
98-T-18C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2023This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 43 | 33% |
| 2001 SL | 29 | 26% |
| 2000 SL | 26 | 18% |
| 1999 SL | 20 | 11% |
| 1997 SL | 31 | 14% |
| 1996 SL | 40 | 14% |
| 1995 SL | 27 | 8% |
| 1994 SL | 23 | 8% |
| 1993 SL | 19 | 11% |
| 1992 SL | 16 | 13% |
| 1991 SL | 3 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.