1991 Saturn SL Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 41%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 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 Saturn SL, 41% of the 29 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The seat belts are electric and are suppose to slide along the interior surface. The passenger side went out first, and a permanent latch was put in so that any one sitting on the passenger side have to clamp the seat belt every time the enter and exit the car. Sometime later the driver side seat belt went out. The seat cable would pull the latch but would not secure the latch to lock. With the latch not locking I could still clamp the seat belt on to the latch. I would clamp the seat belt on the latch even though it would not lock, to avoid getting a citation for not having a seat belt. …”
NHTSA complaint #711409, filed 1999-09“Restraint system analysis was performed by chp-central division mait. The analysis indicated the restraint failed at the latch plate connection to the motorized guide plate. This report is being filed for the vehicle owner by the chp per our departmental policy.”
NHTSA complaint #735686, filed 2000-11“The passenger and driver passive restrain seat belt locks down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic informed the driver that seat belts needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10074438, filed 2004-05“Vehicle involved in a rear end crash going about (20-25) MPH and the air bag did not deploy. Also the shoulder harness did not lock. Vehicle is being repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #809763, filed 1997-03Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 12 | 7% |
| 1998 | 17 | 10% |
| 1997 | 25 | 11% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 3% |
| 1994 | 49 | 17% |
| 1993 | 15 | 9% |
| 1992 | 29 | 24% |
| 1991 | 12 | 41% |
Other parts of the 1991 Saturn SL
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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