1992 Saturn SL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 15%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Saturn SL, 15% of the 123 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs sensor and brake cables are attached to brackets which have fallen off, and causing cables to shear off, resulting in loss of brakes and control. Consumer adds that the vehicle has had numerous brake repairs due to wrapped rotors and pads wearing prematurely, consumer feels there should be a recall should be issued.”
NHTSA complaint #825571, filed 1998-07“Engine would accelerate when brakes were applied. The vehicle was diagnosed as it being the brake booster diaphram that is worn and leaking. The booster vacuum hose check valve grommet is torn.”
NHTSA complaint #8005863, filed 2002-03“While driving the front brake rotor separated from center and broke into half, also the covers that protect the motorized track run in front seats on both the driver and passenger side broke off.”
NHTSA complaint #984898, filed 1996-06“Driver replaced batteries 4 times, transmission slipping in 2nd gear, replaced generator wiring as per service recall, also replaced motor mounts and brake rotors and pads.”
NHTSA complaint #507374, filed 1996-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10 | 8% |
| 2001 | 13 | 12% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 34 | 19% |
| 1998 | 20 | 12% |
| 1997 | 24 | 11% |
| 1996 | 44 | 15% |
| 1995 | 56 | 16% |
| 1994 | 45 | 16% |
| 1993 | 36 | 21% |
| 1992 | 19 | 15% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1992 Saturn SL
29 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSeats
18 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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