1999 SATURN S-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 SATURN S-SERIES
The 1999 SATURN S-SERIES has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 SATURN S-SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 SATURN S-SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 SATURN S-SERIES
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 SATURN S-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 1999 SATURN. IT KEEPS STALLING WHILE IN MOTION. IT WILL WORK FINE FOR A FEW WEEKS, THEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT WILL "ACT UP" AND THE RPMS WILL DANCE AROUND UNTIL IT FINALLY STALLS. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN MANY TIMES ALREADY. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THE TIMING CHAIN INQUIRY, BUT I AM NOT SURE IF IT WILL RUN LONG ENOUGH FOR IT TO BE COVERED. I AM UPSET THAT I CAN'T GET ANY ANSWERS FROM SATURN. THEY INSIST ON ME BRINGING THE CAR IN AND I AM QUITE SURE THAT WILL NEED TO "FIX IT" WHICH WILL COST ME PLENTY. PLEASE MAKE NOTE THAT MY VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY THIS DEFECT AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT MYSELF. *TR
BAD IGNITION SWITCH, THREE TIMES THE CAR ACTED LIKE IT HAD A DEAD BATTERY, THE THIRD IT WENT COMPLETELY DEAD, LIKE THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED. JIGGLED KEY IN SWITCH AND IT CAME BACK TO LIFE. HAD TO HAVE SWITCH REPLACED, KEYS CODED, ETC. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1999 SATURN S-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 SATURN S-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 SATURN S-SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 SATURN S-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
3119 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO SELECTION FIR SATURN WHEN PROGRAMMING A SATURN VEHILCLE. *SC
3116 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
REPLACEMENT SUNROOF MODULE MOTOR HARNESS CONNECTION CHANGES. *SC
02T46 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE AND/OR LEAK DIAGNOSIS. *JG
01T04A — PARKING BRAKE
SERVICE INFORMATION ON PARK BRAKE LEVER BUTTON REPLACEMENT. *TT
00T78 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISE OR AN EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAK. *TT
99T66A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SERVICE ENGINE SOON TELLTALE ON AND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133 - O2S SLOW RESPONSE SENSOR 1. *TT
99T66 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DOHC ENGINES, AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES AND FEDERAL EMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND A DTC P0133 - O2S SLOW RESPONSE SENSOR 1. *TT
99T39 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MP6 / MP7 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES BUILT BETWEEN AND INCLUDING VIN XZ293158 - XZ331033 MAY COMMENT OF HARSH SHIFTS, ERRATIC SHIFTS, NO GEARS, OR A GEAR STUCK ON WITH THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON TELLTALE ILLUMINATED AND MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED. *TT
99R19 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MANUAL TRANSAXLE WHINE NOISE IN 3RD GEAR ONLY BETWEEN 2500-4000 RPM (REPLACE 3RD DRIVE GEAR) ON 1999 SATURN S-SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MP2 MANUAL TRANSAXLES BUILT UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN XZ284995. MJS
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 SATURN S-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SATURN S-SERIES
- 1994 SATURN S-SERIES — 3 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2000 SATURN S-SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2001 SATURN S-SERIES — 7 complaints
- 2002 SATURN S-SERIES — 3 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