1992 Saturn SL Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 11%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 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Saturn SL, 11% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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 miles“When changing gears vehicle hesitates before engaging the gear. If driver's foot is not on brake pedal, at this time, vehicle would take off. Problem was reported to the dealership about 8 or 9 months ago. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #873601, filed 2000-10“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 recalls
- 92V098000Jul 8, 1992The transaxle valve assemblies were improperly machined. Vehicles may not properly engage in neutral or park, even though the gear selector indicates the…Covers: Saturn SL 1992, SC 1992
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 22 | 17% |
| 2001 | 20 | 18% |
| 2000 | 35 | 24% |
| 1999 | 22 | 12% |
| 1998 | 33 | 20% |
| 1997 | 23 | 10% |
| 1996 | 37 | 13% |
| 1995 | 40 | 11% |
| 1994 | 35 | 12% |
| 1993 | 26 | 15% |
| 1992 | 13 | 11% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1992 Saturn SL
29 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSeats
18 complaintsElectrical system
16 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology