1994 Saturn SL Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 286 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 223,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1994 Saturn SL, 3% of the 286 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 223,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The fbi was my first choice. The car overheats from a cold start after I just filled up the coolant and drove the car for a few feet in 2 minutes from start. The coolant was already overflowing. I noticed something was eating the battery load when this happened another time making the car lose power when I checked the reading on the cars installed voltmeter. This after driving for about a mile. This extreme hot tempreture causes the coolant to boil and overflow even if I aid it with a rewired radiator fan on I have replaced the thermostat and the waterpump a couple of times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10876661, filed 2016-06“When I brake it brakes then lets go and then brakes again and keeps doing that until I come to a complete stop. Also when I am driving down the road my transmission I think jerks my whole car. And that also happens when I put thye car in reverse. I have talked to 4 other people who have a '9194 Saturn sl2 and they have all the same problems. I also got to drive one of them and there car does everything mine does and both of our glove box latch has broke and does not latch.”
NHTSA complaint #746010, filed 2001-05“I tried four brands of car seats (graco, kolcraft, evenflo and century) and various models of each, and none will safely secure in the back seat of my car due to the design of Saturn's rear seat belt system. The belts are forward of the crease rather than in the crease, and I can move the various car seats 4-6 inches side to side. I do not believe, based on my efforts and research, that there is a safe rear-facing infant seat for use in a Saturn. I believe this is a serious design flaw in the Saturn, and I am very concerned about transporting my newborn in such a loose car seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #704744, filed 1999-03“While driving engine check light will come off and on, and the oil is leaking out of the pistons. When the consumer takes off,smoke comes out from the vehicle. Also, timing belt had to be replaced, and consumer is having problems with the air conditioner motor. Saturn agreed that there is a problem with the oil.”
NHTSA complaint #831415, filed 1999-02Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1994 Saturn SL
49 complaintsSeats
48 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.
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