1995 Saturn SL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 10%of 355 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,450miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Saturn SL, 10% of the 355 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,450 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was turning around slowly up into a driveway and there was a couple of clunking/scraping type noises steering went away completely. I have called Saturn regarding recall 97v138000 however my vehicle happens to be a 1995 SL and my VIN number misses the recall status. I would like this to be remedied so that I can have my vehicle fixed under the recall because of the highly dangerous nature of this particular recall/problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10159257, filed 2006-06, 246,000 miles“I own a 95 Saturn SL,and there was a recall on this car because of steering gear box. The problem with the gear box is that the steering gear pinion shaft was improperly heat treated, causing the shaft to fracture during vehicle operation,causing a complete loss of steering. Well last night january 10,2005 mine broke for no apparent reason. Well today january 11,2005 I called the Saturn place and after they transferee my call ,the man that I spoke with told me that the VIN number on my car did not match the ones that were recalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10106124, filed 2005-01, 134,578 miles“After a pop noise during negotiating a curve the steering wheel suddenly appeared tilted even while going straight while driving. Car was steered with increased loss of control for a few seconds and moved to curb. Steering was unusable thereafter and car was towed for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10470830, filed 2012-08, 103,000 miles“While driving approximately 30 MPH, a pop noise was heard and the driver could not steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was determined that the rack and pinion must be replaced. Consumer said that there was a recall on the vecidle, but vehicle wasn't within the scope of the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10047770, filed 2004-04, 106,042 miles“While pulling out of a parking space the consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the steering column, while driving another 2.5 miles the consumer experienced total loss of steering ability. The dealer is aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8023309, filed 2002-11, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 94V170000Sep 14, 1994The steering gear pinion shaft was improperly heat treated causing the shaft to fracture during vehicle operation.Covers: Saturn SL 1995
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 7% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 4% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 37 | 10% |
| 1994 | 11 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1995 Saturn SL
69 complaintsEngine cooling
67 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsElectrical system
27 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 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