1992 SATURN SL Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Issues in the 1992 SATURN SL

11 electrical systemalternatorgeneratorregulator complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 SATURN SL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Complaints

#747891 | July 11, 2001

ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND BATTERY REPLACED 5 TIMES. NOW EXPERIENCING SURGING, HESITATION AND STALLING, AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE AFTER FOUR TRIPS. *AK

#559617 | February 28, 2001

SINCE 1993 THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES DUE TO HEAT RELATED ISSUES. CJ

#877531 | January 5, 2001

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH HEARD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AND LOST POWER. PULLED OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD, THEN SAW THAT ALTENATOR HAD FALLEN OFF VEHICLE. *AK

#731707 | September 22, 2000

ALTERNATOR FAILED TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO RECALL ANNOUNCED ON POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD ON VEHICLE. DUE TO MILEAGE, VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE OF WARRENTY, HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR REPLACEMENT. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED REGARDS TO POSSIBLE FAILURE DUE TO SAME REASON AS RECALL. MANUFATURER STATED THERE WAS NO CHANCE. (RECALL WAS FOR ALTERNATOR/ALTERNATOR FAILED) MECHANIC STATED IF DIODES DID NOT BURNOUT, MAY HAVE CAUSE A FIRE. RECALL WAS BASED ON POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD IN ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

#539549 | August 23, 1999

ALTERNATOR FAILED, REPLACED AND CONTINUED TO FAIL.

#828859 | March 25, 1999

ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN ONE MONTH, VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

#539549 | November 27, 1998

ALTERNATOR FAILED, REPLACED AND CONTINUED TO FAIL.

#504634 | September 23, 1996

ALTERNATOR RECALLED.

#507374 | August 14, 1996

DRIVER REPLACED BATTERIES 4 TIMES, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING IN 2ND GEAR, REPLACED GENERATOR WIRING AS PER SERVICE RECALL, ALSO REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS AND BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

#966920 | June 14, 1995

ALTERNATOR DRAINED BATTERY RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER. TT

#961720 | March 10, 1995

HAD VEHICLE SERVICE FOR RECALL IN 94 AND CONTINUES TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IT IS FELT THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY. TT

Other 1992 SATURN SL Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 18 complaints Seat Belts 16 complaints Seats 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 10 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Air Bags 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint

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