1998 SATURN SL Electrical System Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Issues in the 1998 SATURN SL

4 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 SATURN SL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#10576515 | April 1, 2014

WHEN TURNING OFF THE CAR, THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH BETWEEN THE RUN AND OFF POSITIONS. WHEN STUCK THE KEY CANNOT BE TURNED OR REMOVED. THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED NOR CAN THE KEY BE REMOVED. *TR

#10386884 | March 8, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SATURN SL2 SEDAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09E012000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 180,000.

#10025027 | June 26, 2003

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT THE IGNITION MODULE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY HAVE A RECALL OUT, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

#8022851 | November 15, 2002 Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TS *JB

Other 1998 SATURN SL Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 14 complaints Tires 10 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 9 complaints Unknown Or Other 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Air Bags 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 5 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

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