1998 SATURN SL Power Train Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 1998 SATURN SL
3 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 SATURN SL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
COOLANT AROUND THE SPARK PLUG NEAREST THE TRANSMISSION, ENGINE OIL IS VISIBLE IN COOLANT TANK. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED A CRACKED HEAD DUE TO FACTORY DEFECT IN HEAD CASTING. GM DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL! *TR
1998 SATURN WITH 49,000 MILES NEEDED THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION TO BE REBUILT. THE VALVE BODIES ARE KEPT IN STOCK AT SATURN OF ROUTE 23 BECAUSE THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SATURN. THE CAR HAD BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRANS SERVICE AT 25,500 MILES. SATURN WILL TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IN THE COST OF REPAIRS. I'VE NOTED THAT SATURN IS ON SEVERAL WEBB SITES WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURES DOCUMENTED.
PROBLEMS WITH GEAR SHIFT ON 1998 SATURN SL1. *MR THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK AND THE BCSI SOLENOID WAS REPLACED. *SCC *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
Electrical System
4 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
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