1995 Saturn ZProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1995 Saturn Z, most often about the seats. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Saturn Z 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
Seats10

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

1 recall

1995 Saturn Z 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

Seats

Recall 02V-307 · Nov 14, 2002 · 72,135 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

1995 vs. every other Z 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 Z median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Z owners report

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

SEATBACK RECLINERS GEAR TEETH ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE HAVE WORN OUT, CAUSING SEAT TO SLIP BACK. DEALER REPLACED SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL#99V045000 DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAD THE SAME EXACT DEFECT.*AK
Complaint 863387 · Jun 12, 2000

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