1999 Saturn SL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Saturn SL, 4% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“Saturn is ripping people off by making them buy a $250 part just to get a $5 bushing. I think that something needs to be done where we get to decided what we replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10236878, filed 2008-08“This vehicle, which has never been in an accident, was diagnosed by dealer as having two warped front wheel hubs after complaints of intermittent steering wheel shake at 65 MPH. Dealer said it could have been caused by the hubs being installed incorrectly. Saturn cust svc refuses to pay for the repair, which appears to have been caused by mfg defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10033444, filed 2003-08“While driving at 60-65 MPH steering wheel will start to shake. Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find problem after nine attempts. Consumer states rough idle when warm. Dealer replaced PCM/ECM, but problem still exist. Power steering fluid low. Experiencing shimmy when braking. Noise from gas tank when coming to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #8005064, filed 2002-03“No crash ... Yet. Car has a significant shimmy at hiway speed, can actually see and feel front end tracking right/left in a constant shimmy. Gives very scary feel when driving in rain, especially on curves. Dealer first claimed bad tires, which were replaced, then claimed out of balance tires, which they fixed, then claimed this is normal design characteristic and not a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #733624, filed 2000-10“The vehicle experienced continued problems with front end vibration while driving, dealership is unable to remedy and considers this a trait of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #554004, filed 2000-08Suspension: 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 1999 Saturn SL
45 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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