1993 Saturn SL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 21%of 175 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 36 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Saturn SL, 21% of the 175 complaints for this model year. 6 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.
“Brakes do not work sometimes no matter what your speed is sometimes they stop and sometimes they hit the floor.dealer does not know why,apparently the ABS system runs a check when you first start your car that is what it appears to be doing when I loose my brakes no one knows why”
NHTSA complaint #732365, filed 2000-09“Without warning consumer went to stop and there were no brakes, and pedal went to floor. Consumer had to jump curb to avoid hitting vehicle that was at a stop light. Attempted to make a right hand turn, but there was a brick in the way, car went into a pedestrian walk area, and crashed head-on into a van. Then vehicle stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #849828, filed 1999-10“Brakes have never worked properly. Have to brake ahead of time to avoid accident. Dealer replaced and resurfaced rotors 2 times. Transmission leaking. Replaced valve body cover gasket. Another mechanic claims crack in tranmission. First half was done under warranty. Second time rotors/pads warranty had expired. Defect is still reoccurring.”
NHTSA complaint #819763, filed 1997-12“Abs brake prolbems; while driving 25 MPH, no inclement weather, dry pavement. Driver applied brakes in an emergency situation with plenty of stopping distance, the pedal went to the floorboard and the driver was not able to stop vehicle, crashed into the rear of vehicle in front. The vehicle is being repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #822897, filed 1998-04“Abs light was coming on and off intermittently, currently, ABS light remains on while driving, and causes ABS to be non operational. Dealer was notified. Computer found error and if the code resets consumer will need to replace ABS controller.”
NHTSA complaint #8007045, filed 2002-04Brakes: 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 1993 Saturn SL
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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