1992 Saturn SL Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 20%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 24 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Saturn SL, 20% of the 123 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We moved from louisiana to arizona at that time we noticed oil in coolant-replaced head gasket no noticeable cracks in head, vehicle never over heated while driving prior to this incident. Left front seat in a permanent slant backward.”
NHTSA complaint #750970, filed 2001-08“Passive restraint system on passenger side failed without trauma, engine mount failed causing steering difficulty and loud noise, gas gauge began bouncing randomly, o-rings in A/C failed twice, despite retrofit, A/C again inoperative due to o-rings water pump leaked at 40,000 miles, battery dead in one year in arizona.”
NHTSA complaint #720910, filed 2000-04“After purchasing the car had an oil change and noticied engine was burning two quarts of oil from the exhaust every 2000 miles. Contacted dealer ,and was told that warranty expired. They think it could be a leaking valve stem or valve guides, but they needed to do a compression test, and it would cost about a 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #853589, filed 1999-12“Serpentine belt and tensioner failed causing power steering, anti lock brakes and water pump to fail, resulting in difficulty maintaining control of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #542354, filed 1998-10“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 1996-08Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 16 | 12% |
| 2001 | 18 | 16% |
| 2000 | 34 | 23% |
| 1999 | 45 | 25% |
| 1998 | 28 | 17% |
| 1997 | 38 | 17% |
| 1996 | 63 | 22% |
| 1995 | 67 | 19% |
| 1994 | 38 | 13% |
| 1993 | 30 | 17% |
| 1992 | 24 | 20% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1992 Saturn SL
29 complaintsBrakes
19 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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