no report yet
Seats
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1995 Saturn SLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 355 owner complaints about the 1995 Saturn SL, most often about the seats. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 31, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1995 Saturn SL has problems
355 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
69Seats29 crash/fire/injury
67Engine and engine cooling3 crash/fire/injury
51Service brakes, hydraulic11 crash/fire/injury
40Power train2 crash/fire/injury
37Steering10 crash/fire/injury
31Air bags28 crash/fire/injury
27Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
24Vehicle speed control
16Visibility
6614 other systems13 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 69 | 29 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 67 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 51 | 11 |
| Power train | 40 | 2 |
| Steering | 37 | 10 |
| Air bags | 31 | 28 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 24 | 3 |
| Visibility | 16 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 66 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1995 Saturn SL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
no report yet
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk. FRACTURE OF THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Saturn.
Best & worst years
1995 vs. every other SL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SL median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1995 Saturn SL safety ratings
1995 Saturn SL 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1995 Saturn SL, and the recalls they led to.
- CRUISE CONTROL FAILURESNo recall
- CRUISE CONTROL FAILURENo recall
- FRONT SEAT BACK CAN RECLINE OR COLLAPSELed to recall 99V-045
In owners' words
What SL owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL SEDAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECLINER ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WOULD BECOME LOOSE AND THE CONTACT LOST SUPPORT IN THE BACK WHILE SITTING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ADJUST SEAT BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE ALSO…
MY WIFE WAS ON THE WAY HOME FROM PICKING UP OUR KIDS FROM SCHOOL AND THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINING BACK GAVE WAY RECLINING THE SEAT BACK ALL THE WAY. I LOOKED UP A PREVIOUS RECALL SATURN HAD FOR THE YR, MAKE, AND MODEL HOWEVER EITHER DUE TO EITHER AGE OR VIN # SERIES FROM WHAT I HAD FOUND ONLINE THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SL1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BEGAN TO RECLINE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA…
Own a 1995 SL?
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