1998 Saturn SL Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,280miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Saturn SL, 2% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,280 miles.
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.
“Accessories: volume knob fell off...not replaced yet. Overhead interior light fell off roof...repaired in august. Other:since around 40,000 miles this car has had a severe vibration, wether from motor or transmission, or ??? Is not known. Vibration is so bad that you cannot see clearly out of rearview mirror when in park, or in drive with foot on brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071090, filed 2004-01, 62,280 miles“Before buying Saturn SL the dealership told me they had to replace a motor mount and promised me a good running car. Since buying this vehicle "used" in march of 2003 I have taken it to the shop on at least 5 occassions for a vibration in the motor that causes the vehicle to shake and a loud earing ringing humming in the car itself that would cause the steering wheel itself to shake. All but one of the times the dealer told me that it was a 4 cylinder and that is how they sound. Yhey would then reset the service engine soon light and send me on my way. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070891, filed 2004-01Related service bulletins
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- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10141381May 31, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10114947Dec 4, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10114924Oct 23, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Vehicle Recalls
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Saturn SL
33 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTires
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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