1995 Saturn SL

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #99V045000March 12, 1999138,691 vehicles affected

  seats

  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied.

  If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.

• NHTSA recall #94V217000November 8, 199420,518 vehicles affected

  power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

  The automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly was improperly adjusted making it possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed, or remove the ignition key with the shift lever in a position other than "park." this does not meet the requirements of FMVSS 114, "theft protection."

  Consequence of non-compliance: unintended vehicle movement Can occur which could result in an accident.

  Remedy

  Consumers are being asked to inspect the park lock cable. If it does not perform correctly, dealers will make the necessary adjustments.

• NHTSA recall #94V170000September 14, 1994931 vehicles affected

  steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

  The steering gear pinion shaft was improperly heat treated causing the shaft to fracture during vehicle operation.

  Fracture of the steering gear pinion shaft causes complete loss of steering control which Can result in an accident.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the manual steering assembly.

Other model years

• 1991 29
• 1992 123
• 1993 175
• 1994 286
• 1995
• 1996 287
• 1997 227
• 1998 168
• 1999 178
• 2000 148
• 2001 111
• 2002 131