1991 Saturn SL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Saturn SL, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I inquired the service department at Saturn of monrovia (monrovia,ca, 91016) if they were aware of the aforementioned problems. They denied any knowledge of any problems associated with electrical wiring under the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #715404, filed 1999-11“Consumer experencing problems with replacing the battery. Battery has been replaced on five different occasions. Dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #855821, filed 2000-01Related recalls
- 93V132000Aug 10, 1993The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.Covers: Saturn SL 1991–1993, SC 1991–1993, SC1 1991–1993 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10233362Mar 10, 2023This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 43 | 33% |
| 2001 | 29 | 26% |
| 2000 | 26 | 18% |
| 1999 | 20 | 11% |
| 1998 | 16 | 10% |
| 1997 | 31 | 14% |
| 1996 | 40 | 14% |
| 1995 | 27 | 8% |
| 1994 | 23 | 8% |
| 1993 | 19 | 11% |
| 1992 | 16 | 13% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1991 Saturn SL
12 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Saturn SL
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology