1994 Saturn SL Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 13%of 286 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Saturn SL, 13% of the 286 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 3 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.
“For several years now, the cruise control on the car will turn itself off while engaged, and, if left alone, will randomly reengage ten or fifteen minutes later with no warning. This can cause a surge of acceleration (as much as one can expect from a Saturn, anyhow) if speed has slowed due to traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10532626, filed 2013-07, 86,000 miles“While driving at 70 MPH, the cruise control would not disengage when driver tapped the brakes/accelerator or by turning off switch. Husband pulled up emgerency brake to stop vehicle, after brakes failed, which caused vehicle to fishtail and hit side of bridge. The vehicle will be repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #831458, filed 1998-11“While driving about 40 MPH the gas pedal broke, causing the pedal to go down the floorboard. When consumer tried to pull the gas pedal up, he hit a mailbox and the air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer found no defect with the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #827752, filed 1998-10“Hello, the car will sometimes stall when coming to a stop. It will at other times jerk and hesitate on acceleration. When cold, after starting, it will has a decrease in RPM as the gas pedal is pushed down, kinda like it bogs out. Worst of all after warming up the idle will surge to ~2500 RPM even with the accelerator out. This makes shifting somewhat problematic. If you have any advice for me, it would be much appreciated. Thanks tony”
NHTSA complaint #700381, filed 1998-11“Air bag light was not working, replaced 2 of the componenets under the dash one under the drivers side up in the corner and the other up behind the glove box. Cooling fan does not function properly must keep the AC on for the fan to work. A friend of mine has the same car and has the same problem. Tried to fix by replacing the sensors had a mechanic try to trouble shoot, can't find a reason so it is not fixed just keep AC on always. Car vibrates and can't find a reason still looking for problem, vibrates so much body parts on front are becoming misaligned! …”
NHTSA complaint #10093917, filed 2004-10Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 17 | 6% |
| 1995 | 24 | 7% |
| 1994 | 37 | 13% |
| 1993 | 19 | 11% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1994 Saturn SL
49 complaintsSeats
48 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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