1998 Saturn SL Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,640miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Saturn SL, 6% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,640 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“My daughter is able to release the clip on the five point restraint of the new carseat we just purchased. We had the same model before but the clip was different. I would like to have the clip removed from the market because I believe that it is a danger to children. The make is cosco and the model is the alpha omega edition.”
NHTSA complaint #746314, filed 2001-06“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 2004-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 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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