1995 Saturn SL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 8%of 355 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Saturn SL, 8% of the 355 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving instrument panel light kept going on and off.had vehicle serviced. Engine cracked and oil leaked into radiator. Had problem fixed. However, problem reoccurred.”
NHTSA complaint #8018664, filed 2002-09, 75,000 miles“The contact's father owns a 1995 Saturn sl2. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle and attempting to remove the key, the key would not go back to the lock position. The current and failure mileages were 118,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10238397, filed 2008-08, 118,000 miles“Actual part a small bushing connecting the shifter (1-5) to clutch cable broke off with out any warning having spoken to a number of Saturn dealers this seems to be a common occurrence on further investigation I discovered similar recalls on 1996 and 97 many people might not even beaware of what the real problem was unless they removed the console like I did. Saturn claims it is the suppliers fault and that I have to an entire two cable packaged assembly in order to replace the connector total cost $350-$400 dollars I believe the consumer is being put at deliberate risk for there profits.”
NHTSA complaint #754078, filed 2001-11“While driving 60 MPH driver noticed that smoke was coming from the hood. The driver was able to pull over to a gas station. Opened the hood, and vehicle caught on fire. While driving at 60 MPH, consumer noticed an orange glare from the sunroof. It was found that the electrical wires in the front passenger side were not insulated.”
NHTSA complaint #10065452, filed 2004-05“While driving at about 60 MPH heard a rattle. As consumer was pulling over, heard a thump. Piston went through the engine block. Consumer opened hood and the engine was on fire. Took vehicle to dealer, and they were not very helpful. Another mechanic said he saw four or five different saturns that had same problem within a month.”
NHTSA complaint #867849, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10233364Mar 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…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 43 | 33% |
| 2001 | 29 | 26% |
| 2000 | 26 | 18% |
| 1999 | 20 | 11% |
| 1998 | 16 | 10% |
| 1997 | 31 | 14% |
| 1996 | 40 | 14% |
| 1995 | 27 | 8% |
| 1994 | 23 | 8% |
| 1993 | 19 | 11% |
| 1992 | 16 | 13% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1995 Saturn SL
69 complaintsEngine cooling
67 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Saturn SL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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