1998 Saturn SL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Saturn SL, 2% of the 168 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Vehicle wanders from side to side when driving at approximately 30-60mph. Loud banging noise occurs when going over bumps. High frequency whining from the engine that adds to the noise. Also, transmission shifting has too little or too much power. Dealer/western region mfr. Contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #835267, filed 1999-02“Vehicle was not able to hold an alignment consumer has had numerous alignments done , but the problem still occurs. Steering becomes very difficult to steer when this happens. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #8001354, filed 2002-01Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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