1998 Saturn SL Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Saturn SL recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Saturn SL.

Most common 1998 Saturn SL problems

Problem areas named in the 168 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	34
Engine And Engine Cooling	28
Electrical System	18
Seat Belts	17
Visibility	17
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	17
Tires	13
Structure	11
Air Bags	8
Vehicle Speed Control	7

What owners report

2014-10-30, Engine
COOLANT AROUND THE SPARK PLUG NEAREST THE TRANSMISSION, ENGINE OIL IS VISIBLE IN COOLANT TANK. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED A CRACKED HEAD DUE TO FACTORY DEFECT IN HEAD CASTING. GM DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL! *TR

2014-10-23, Air Bags
I WAS DRIVING A PERSON RAN A STOP SIGN AND I HIT THE VEHICLE HEAD ON THE AIRBAG BLEW UP IN MY FACE SOUNDED LIKE A BOMB I HAD BURNS ON MY FACE HEAD HANDS AND FORE ARMS MY RIBS WERE BRUISED AND SOME CONTUSIONS IN BACK AND KNEES. *TR

2014-04-01, Electrical System
WHEN TURNING OFF THE CAR, THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH BETWEEN THE RUN AND OFF POSITIONS. WHEN STUCK THE KEY CANNOT BE TURNED OR REMOVED. THE CAR CANNOT BE STARTED NOR CAN THE KEY BE REMOVED. *TR

2014-02-28, Unknown Or Other
VEHICLE STALLED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. NO CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, SO THE MECHANIC COULD NOT CHECK CODES. *TR

2013-09-27, Structure
EXITING FREEWAY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CRASHED VEHICLE. *TR

1998 Saturn SL questions

Does the 1998 Saturn SL have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Saturn SL at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Saturn SL?

Based on 168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (34), Engine And Engine Cooling (28), Electrical System (18).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.