1994 SATURN S-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 SATURN S-SERIES
The 1994 SATURN S-SERIES has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), and Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 SATURN S-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 SATURN S-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 61,944 vehicles.
Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 SATURN S-SERIES
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 SATURN S-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER WAS INJURED WHEN THE SEAT BACK RECLINER MECHANISM FAILED.*JB
WHILE TRAVELING AT 10 MPH A MOTORCYCLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AT 37 MPH AND PUSHED CRASH BAR RIGHT THROUGH FRAME, ALMOST INJURING DRIVER. CONSUMER STATED THAT NONE OF VEHICLES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK
DEALER INDICATED ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO OIL PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1994 SATURN S-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 SATURN S-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 SATURN S-SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1994 SATURN S-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
94T07G — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SOHC (LK0 OR L24) ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A MISS OR LACK POWER, AND / OR EMIT A POPPING NOISE THROUGH EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON DECELERATION AND / OR AT IDLE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 SATURN S-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SATURN S-SERIES
- 1991 SATURN S-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1992 SATURN S-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1993 SATURN S-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1994 SATURN S-SERIES (current)
- 1995 SATURN S-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1996 SATURN S-SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1997 SATURN S-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1998 SATURN S-SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1999 SATURN S-SERIES — 2 complaints
Other SATURN Models
- SATURN ION — 5,467 total complaints
- SATURN VUE — 3,269 total complaints
- SATURN SL — 2,891 total complaints
- SATURN AURA — 2,222 total complaints
- SATURN OUTLOOK — 1,939 total complaints
- SATURN LS — 1,885 total complaints
- SATURN SKY — 623 total complaints
- SATURN SC1 — 554 total complaints