CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Saturn SW has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).
1Recalls
16Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1999 Saturn SW recalls
Most common 1999 Saturn SW problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
MY SON WAS KILLED IN A 1999 SATURN THE AIRBAGS DID NOT WORK I NEED TO KNOW WHY CAR CUT OFF WHILE GO DOWN I-20. *TR
THE AUTOMOBILE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES, I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING COLUMN. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
BROKEN STEERING WHEEL MECHANISM REPLACED, RUSTED OUT HOOD REPLACED. MODE CONTROL FROM A/C TO DEFROST WENT OUT, LESS THAN 14,000 MILES. *BF THE MODE DOOR CABLE DISCONNECTED DUE TO MODE DOOR FABRIC COMING OFF AND CAUSED CABLE TO STICK. *NM
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND VEHICLE JERKED. CONSUMER PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER. THEN, CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BANG, AND VEHICLE JERKED AGAIN AND SMOKED BADLY. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT DIFFERENTIAL PIN CAME OUT AND DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS DEFECTIVE BRAKES, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS A HOT SPOT ON THE BRAKE DISC WHICH CAUSES RUBBING, THE DEALER ALSO STATED THE PROBLEM IS A RESULT OD DRIVEABILITY OR MISHANDLING OF THE VEHICLE.*MJ
1999 Saturn SW questions
Does the 1999 Saturn SW have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1999 Saturn SW: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Saturn SW?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Power Train (3), Structure (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Saturn SW 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.
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