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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1992 Saturn SL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 123 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 1992 Saturn SL, 3% of the 123 complaints for this model year.

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.

“During a rainstorm windshield wipers failed. Contacted local mechanic. Did an inspection and told her wiper assembly linkage appeared to be broken and possible the wiper motor. Contacted dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #851280, filed 1999-10

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200232%
200133%
200064%
199953%
19981710%
1997115%
1996166%
1995165%
1994155%
199353%
199243%
199113%

Other parts of the 1992 Saturn SL

Seat belts
29 complaints
Engine cooling
24 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Seats
18 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Other 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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