1994 Saturn SL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 5%of 286 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 15 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Saturn SL, 5% of the 286 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“1. Normal driving, the vibration from normal road bumps or pot holes. 2. Windshield cracks on the lower sides where extreme stress exhists, danger exhists of weakened roof support and glass injury if a collision occurs. 3. Must buy new winshield because all the used vehicles in the area have similar problem. The design was used for only that year model and the winshield wraps around the side of the auto resulting in a weak design. The winshield price is higher than the average winshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10127209, filed 2005-06“Seat belts move back and forth while driving and they won't open when the car is stopped. Also, sun roof and speedometer malfunctioned/ noisy engine due to timing chain failure. In addition, replaced EGR valve and canister.”
NHTSA complaint #826207, filed 1998-09“Automatic shoulder belt doesn't work and the seat belt won't come across the consumer's chest. Also, there is a leak coming from the sun roof, there is a problem with the doors, and the battery die out.”
NHTSA complaint #834234, filed 1999-01“Possible design of windshield wipers may have caused them to scratch grooves over the entire windshield causing a glare when the car faces the sun. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #547694, filed 1999-08“Visual system, windshield wiper on passenger stopped working. Dealer insists it needs a plastic part which they don't make anymore, the whole wiper has to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #807082, filed 1997-01Related service bulletins
- 10233362Mar 10, 2023This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 17 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 | 16 | 5% |
| 1994 | 15 | 5% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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