1992 SATURN SW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1992 SATURN SW
The 1992 SATURN SW has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 SATURN SW
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 SATURN SW, potentially affecting up to 352,833 vehicles.
Recall 93V132000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 352,833 vehicles affected
Defect: THE GENERATOR ELECTRICAL WIRING IS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE GENERATOR.
Consequence: SHOULD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THEGENERATOR, THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS WOULD EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW.UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ENOUGH HEAT COULD BE GENERATED TO IGNITE SURROUNDINGMATERIALS. IF THIS OCCURS, AN UNDERHOOD FIRE COULD RESULT WITH OR WITHOUT THEENGINE RUNNING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE THAT WILL OPEN AS A FUSE WOULD UNDER CERTAIN EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW CONDITIONS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 SATURN SW
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 SATURN SW. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RECALL 93V132000. CAR WAS PARKED AND ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. CAME TO THE CAR AND SAW BLUE/BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD/ENGINE, SPARKS AND FIRE FROM THE CARRIAGE OF THE CAR. WAITING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO COME. CAR TURNED ON BY ITSELF, AND WENT FORWARD IN FIRST GEAR AND HIT A BUILDING. FIRE DEPARMENT PUT FIRE OUT. TOW COMPANY HAS CAR WAITING FOR REPORT. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL . *AK
RECALL 93V132000. CAR WAS PARKED AND ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. CAME TO THE CAR AND SAW BLUE/BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD/ENGINE, SPARKS AND FIRE FROM THE CARRIAGE OF THE CAR. WAITING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO COME. CAR TURNED ON BY ITSELF, AND WENT FORWARD IN FIRST GEAR AND HIT A BUILDING. FIRE DEPARMENT PUT FIRE OUT. TOW COMPANY HAS CAR WAITING FOR REPORT. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL . *AK
Safety Rating for the 1992 SATURN SW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 SATURN SW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 SATURN SW
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 SATURN SW
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1992 SATURN SW.
Other Model Years of the SATURN SW
- 1991 SATURN SW — 0 complaints
- 1992 SATURN SW (current)
- 1993 SATURN SW — 35 complaints
- 1994 SATURN SW — 41 complaints
- 1995 SATURN SW — 52 complaints
- 1996 SATURN SW — 31 complaints
- 1997 SATURN SW — 35 complaints
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- SATURN LS — 1,885 total complaints
- SATURN SKY — 623 total complaints
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