CarRecallWatchThe 1992 Saturn SL has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 2 fires, 25 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (31 reports).
1992 Saturn SL recalls
Most common 1992 Saturn SL problems
Problem areas named in the 123 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 31 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 28 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Seats | 18 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Wheels | 4 |
What owners report
SHIFT CABLE LINKAGE BROKE AT SHIFTER WHILE SHIFTING DURING ACCELERATION ,MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO NO POWER AT WHEELS NEAR MISS OF BIG RIG. HAD TO DRIVE ON SIDEWALK-AND LAWN. *TR
WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL CAME LOOSE AND FELL OFF CAUSING ME TO LOSE COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE CAR. WE WERE IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF THREE LANES AND THE CAR PULLED US ACROSS THE OTHER TWO LANES, DOWN A VERY STEEP DITCH AND INTO THE MEDIAN WHERE WE HIT MANY SMALL TREES. BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL, NOR DID WE EVER TAMPER WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DRIVERS SIDE IS GETTING THE BACK DOOR AND PANEL REPLACED AND THE BACK BUMPER ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE STEERING WHEEL. NONETHELESS, MY WIFE AND I NEARLY LOST OUR LIVES BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE. *JB
1995 SATURN SL2, INCOMPLETE DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG IN MODERATE FRONTAL COLLISION. *BF PORTIONS OF THE AIR BAG FABRIC MELTED THE INTERNAL COMPONETS OF THE MODULE. *JB
THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED AND COLLAPSED DURING A MINOR FENDER BENDER. *MR THE SEAT COLLAPSED. DUE TO POOR INADEQUATE WELDS. *SC
VEHICLE WAS PARKED ABOUT 20 MINUTES WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK
1992 Saturn SL questions
Does the 1992 Saturn SL have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1992 Saturn SL: Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Power Train. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Saturn SL?
Based on 123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (31), Engine And Engine Cooling (28), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (25).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 Saturn SL has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.