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SeatsPart report

1993 Saturn SL Seats Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
12%of 175 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the seats of the 1993 Saturn SL, 12% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 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.

“The contact owns a 1993 Saturn SL. The contact stated that the passenger side windshield wiper separated from the arm. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact also stated that the driver's seat, horn, ignition, and windows also failed. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 172,727. Updated 09/15/14 updated 1/13/2014”

NHTSA complaint #10585967, filed 2014-05, 60,000 miles

“There is a recall in effect for the seat recliner failure in 1994, 1995 and some 1993 saturns. My seat recliner failed in 1995, but my VIN is not part of the recall. I don't understand why it isn't included in the recall when it is a failed part from the same recliner manufacturer. Over the years I have asked the dealer about it a couple of times and chose not to get it fixed because it cost $250. Recently I heard about the recall and thought that finally they are aware of the problem. But my car isn't included. Why?”

NHTSA complaint #708919, filed 1999-07

“Vehicle was rear-ended and pushed into the car in front of consumer. Had both fron tand rae impact. Driver's air bag failed to deploy, and shoulder belt did not lock in time to prevent driver from falling forward, hitting head on steering wheel. Also, seatback collapsed, driver fell backwards and hit back of head. Sustained injuries, and vehicle was totaled.”

NHTSA complaint #539614, filed 1998-08

“Metal fragment inside fabric has punctured through it on driver's side. Metal fragment jams into back of driver while driving. It's exposed & hard to recess back without ripping fabric. Had been in contact with manufacturer.”

NHTSA complaint #877008, filed 2000-12

“Driver's seat is becoming distorted and together like an accordian. Dealership is aware of defect, but would not do anything to repair seat because it is not on warranty. Frame in back of seat collapsed.”

NHTSA complaint #886838, filed 2001-04

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200297%
200165%
200043%
199984%
199874%
1997177%
1996155%
19956919%
19944817%
19932112%
19921815%
1991414%

Other parts of the 1993 Saturn SL

Brakes
36 complaints
Engine cooling
30 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
26 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Other 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 30, 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