1994 SATURN SL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

376

Owner Complaints

65 Crashes 5 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1994 SATURN SL

The 1994 SATURN SL has received a total of 376 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (33 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (29 complaints), and Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (29 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 SATURN SL

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 SATURN SL, potentially affecting up to 138,691 vehicles.

Recall 99V045000 — SEATS

| 138,691 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1994 SATURN SL

376 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 SATURN SL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 33 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 29
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 29 14 Crashes 16 Injuries
Seat Belts
Complaints: 21 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 19 7 Crashes 5 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 18 18 Crashes 11 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 18 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 14
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 11 6 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 6
Power Train
Complaints: 5
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 4
Tires
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 3
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Child Seathandle Infant
Complaints: 1
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10876661 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
THE FBI WAS MY FIRST CHOICE. THE CAR OVERHEATS FROM A COLD START AFTER I JUST FILLED UP THE COOLANT AND DROVE THE CAR FOR A FEW FEET IN 2 MINUTES FROM START. THE COOLANT WAS ALREADY OVERFLOWING. I NOTICED SOMETHING WAS EATING THE BATTERY LOAD WHEN THIS HAPPENED ANOTHER TIME MAKING THE CAR LOSE POWER WHEN I CHECKED THE READING ON THE CARS INSTALLED VOLTMETER. THIS AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT A MILE. THIS EXTREME HOT TEMPRETURE CAUSES THE COOLANT TO BOIL AND OVERFLOW EVEN IF I AID IT WITH A REWIRED RADIATOR FAN ON I HAVE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND THE WATERPUMP A COUPLE OF TIMES. PLEASE HELP CAPTAIN AMERICA. THE RECEIPT FROM THE ATTACHED FILE IS THE LATEST.THIS CAR IS POSSESSED.
#10876661 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
THE FBI WAS MY FIRST CHOICE. THE CAR OVERHEATS FROM A COLD START AFTER I JUST FILLED UP THE COOLANT AND DROVE THE CAR FOR A FEW FEET IN 2 MINUTES FROM START. THE COOLANT WAS ALREADY OVERFLOWING. I NOTICED SOMETHING WAS EATING THE BATTERY LOAD WHEN THIS HAPPENED ANOTHER TIME MAKING THE CAR LOSE POWER WHEN I CHECKED THE READING ON THE CARS INSTALLED VOLTMETER. THIS AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT A MILE. THIS EXTREME HOT TEMPRETURE CAUSES THE COOLANT TO BOIL AND OVERFLOW EVEN IF I AID IT WITH A REWIRED RADIATOR FAN ON I HAVE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND THE WATERPUMP A COUPLE OF TIMES. PLEASE HELP CAPTAIN AMERICA. THE RECEIPT FROM THE ATTACHED FILE IS THE LATEST.THIS CAR IS POSSESSED.
#10876661 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
THE FBI WAS MY FIRST CHOICE. THE CAR OVERHEATS FROM A COLD START AFTER I JUST FILLED UP THE COOLANT AND DROVE THE CAR FOR A FEW FEET IN 2 MINUTES FROM START. THE COOLANT WAS ALREADY OVERFLOWING. I NOTICED SOMETHING WAS EATING THE BATTERY LOAD WHEN THIS HAPPENED ANOTHER TIME MAKING THE CAR LOSE POWER WHEN I CHECKED THE READING ON THE CARS INSTALLED VOLTMETER. THIS AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT A MILE. THIS EXTREME HOT TEMPRETURE CAUSES THE COOLANT TO BOIL AND OVERFLOW EVEN IF I AID IT WITH A REWIRED RADIATOR FAN ON I HAVE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND THE WATERPUMP A COUPLE OF TIMES. PLEASE HELP CAPTAIN AMERICA. THE RECEIPT FROM THE ATTACHED FILE IS THE LATEST.THIS CAR IS POSSESSED.
#10532626 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 86,000 miles
FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW, THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE CAR WILL TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE ENGAGED, AND, IF LEFT ALONE, WILL RANDOMLY REENGAGE TEN OR FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER WITH NO WARNING. THIS CAN CAUSE A SURGE OF ACCELERATION (AS MUCH AS ONE CAN EXPECT FROM A SATURN, ANYHOW) IF SPEED HAS SLOWED DUE TO TRAFFIC. *TR
#10410032 | TIRES | | 180,000 miles Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 SATURN SL. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH BIG O BIG O ASPEN TIRES (205/70/R14 DOT U9T9 TX30103). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 241,000.

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Safety Rating for the 1994 SATURN SL

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 SATURN SL in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 SATURN SL

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1994 SATURN SL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

92-T-40D — EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-up.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 SATURN SL

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1994 SATURN SL.

Investigation EA98017 — SEATS Closed

Opened:

SEAT BACK FAILURES

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