Saturn SL problems by year
2,218 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 12 Saturn SL model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with notably fewer complaints
1991 (29)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 131 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 2001 | 111 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2000 | 148 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 1999 | 178 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 | 168 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1997 | 227 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1996 | 287 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 | 355 | 0 | Seats | |
| 1994 | 286 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1993 | 175 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1992 | 123 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1991 Fewer complaints | 29 | 0 | Seat Belts |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Saturn.