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1992 Saturn SWProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1992 Saturn SW, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Saturn SW has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Power train11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 Saturn SW 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

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 93V-132 · Aug 10, 1993 · 352,833 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THEGENERATOR, THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS WOULD EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW.UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ENOUGH…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1992 vs. every other SW 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 SW median. How we score

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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Saturn SW, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SEATBACK FAILUREPE93004 · closed Jun 8, 1993
    No recall
In owners' words

What SW owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 836037 · Mar 23, 1999

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