Saturn SL electrical system problems by year
293 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 12 SL model years. The most reported year is 2002 with 43 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 43 | 33% | 88,500 mi | |
| 2001 SL | 29 | 26% | 65,000 mi | |
| 2000 SL | 26 | 18% | 24,450 mi | |
| 1999 SL | 20 | 11% | 115,000 mi | |
| 1998 SL | 16 | 10% | — | |
| 1997 SL | 31 | 14% | — | |
| 1996 SL | 40 | 14% | 117,687 mi | |
| 1995 SL | 27 | 8% | — | |
| 1994 SL | 23 | 8% | — | |
| 1993 SL | 19 | 11% | — | |
| 1992 SL | 16 | 13% | — | |
| 1991 SL | 3 | 10% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.