1994 Saturn Saturn Problems
- Complaints
- 33filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Saturn Saturn (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1994 Saturn Saturn. The part named most often is seats, with 9 complaints (27% of the total), followed by seat belts (7) and brakes (6). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 66,000 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 9 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seats complaints overlap with 2 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seats9 27%
- Seat belts7 21%
- Brakes6 18%
- Air bags5 15%
- Engine cooling3 9.1%
- Electrical system2 6.1%
- Suspension2 6.1%
- Equipment1 3.0%
Also reported: Fuel system (1), Steering (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Seats: “I feel that Saturn misled me. I will send a copy of two letters that I sent to Saturn which will explain why I am frustrated. I believe Saturn was aware of the flaw in their seat back recliner and told me that the seat back was designed to fail as it did in my wife's accident. Because of the seat back reclining upon rear impact my wife was no longer in a position to see and control the car. I no longer own the car because it was totalled by my insurance company. I am extremely unhappy with Saturn and will not buy another Saturn vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #706939, filed 1999-05Seat belts: “The rear passenger side seat belt failed to lock when the driver made a sudden stop. This caused the unoccupied child safety seat to fall off the rear seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10017443, filed 2003-04, 82,000 milesBrakes: “The contacts stated while attempting to apply brake pressure, the brakes were difficult to press. This occurred on normal roads, during normal braking without prior warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. It was determined the brakes needed to be cleaned due to corrosion. Also, while driving over speed bumps, a grinding noise was heard from the suspension. The dealership inspected and lubricated the suspension, but the problem still exist. The manufacturer was not alerted and no additional repairs were made. Updated 03/09/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10150426, filed 2006-02, 50,000 milesAir bags: “While at another delearship having vehcle looked at they indicated there is no airbag that is in use on the driver side. It was deployed in previous accident before I purchased vehicle and dealership where I purchased vehicle did not indicate prior accident or airbag woulf not deploy in future accidents even though I have a three year old child, and I am eight months pregnant.”
NHTSA complaint #754586, filed 2001-11Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 82,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Saturn Saturn in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- EA00022Seat back recliner failureClosed · Aug 14, 2000
- PE98008Seat back failuresClosed · Feb 11, 1998
- PE94028Broken rear spindlesClosed · Mar 24, 1994
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1994 Saturn Saturn.
Other model years of the Saturn Saturn
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 10,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 10 | 19,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 49,068 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 14 | 69,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | 39,990 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 13 | 58,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 26 | 135,236 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 26 | — | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 26 | 76,778 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 33 | 66,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 19 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 17 | 100,600 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Saturn Saturn model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Saturn Saturn have?
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1994 Saturn Saturn as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Saturn Saturn is reported most often?
Seats is named most often, in 9 complaints (27% of the total), followed by seat belts with 7.
Has the 1994 Saturn Saturn been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Saturn Saturn reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 66,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 82,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.