1992 Saturn SL Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1992 Saturn SL, 2% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 miles.
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.
“Shift cable linkage broke at shifter while shifting during acceleration ,momentary loss of control due to no power at wheels near miss of big rig. Had to drive on sidewalk-and lawn.”
NHTSA complaint #10238598, filed 2008-08, 148,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Saturn SL
29 complaintsEngine cooling
24 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 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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