Saturn Sl 1993
Model Sl made in 1993 by Saturn got 15 consumer complains as well as 3 investigations. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. The car had some investigations: equipment and steering. The car has one 1.9l engine.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 26/36/30 | 29/46/35 | Regular | $ 599 | 4 | 920901 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 24/33/27 | 26/42/32 | Regular | $ 666 | 4 | 920901 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/37/31 | 31/47/36 | Regular | $ 581 | 4 | 920901 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/35/28 | 27/44/33 | Regular | $ 643 | 4 | 920901 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| EA95003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/24/1995 | 05/31/1996 | CRUISE CONTROL FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE94079 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1994 | 02/24/1995 | CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE93022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/05/1993 | 09/30/1993 | STEERING SYSTEM LOCKUP | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/12/1997 | 2 | 07/10/1993 | |
| Was driving along highway north and hit a vehicle in the center. the air bag did not deploy, resulting in an injury. vehicle is in for repairs, and dealer is waiting to hear from general motors. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 02/29/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Since i have purchased my vehicle in 1996, i have had to have a number of repairs done to averging $200. or more . i am having repairs done about every two months. i got the history of my car and found that it has been this way since the day it was ready to be sold. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/29/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Since i have purchased my vehicle in 1996, i have had to have a number of repairs done to averging $200. or more . i am having repairs done about every two months. i got the history of my car and found that it has been this way since the day it was ready to be sold. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 03/23/1997 | |
| The engine flooded with rain water and stalled. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/09/1994 | 1 | ||
| The transmission failed at 50k, and had to be rebuilt, and consumer knows of other cases. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 05/24/2006 | 135310 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the front seat belts would not extract. the dealer determined both retractor modules need to be replaced. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| Metal fragment inside fabric has punctured through it on driver's side. metal fragment jams into back of driver while driving. it's exposed & hard to recess back without ripping fabric. had been in contact with manufacturer. *ak | |||
| Incorrect seat base welds on driver's and passenger's seats, causing failure of the seat base. vehicle not included in recall number 91v038000 due to vin#. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 10/27/1998 | |||
| In a high speed accident in which the occupant was rear ended, the driver's and passenger's seatbacks fell back, causing injuries. cause unknown. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Consumer applied the brake and they have failed , please describe . *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/01/1997 | |||
| Driver's side power door lock will not unlock and cannot get door open, in for repairs. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pe00-020;while driving about 70 mph when right rear tire had a tread separation.tire did not went flat. firestone, p175/70r14. *ak the customer bought new tire and replaced the failed one. *yh | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 4 | ||
| Intermittent problem with the cruise control working at times and at other times not working. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 04/02/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| The heater controls started to smoke and flames bursted which caused a fire. no prior warning. no prior problems with this system. *ak consumer states heater sparked up small flame and lots of foul smelling smoke. *jb | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| Rear wheel fell off while driving. tt | |||