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BrakesPart report

1993 Saturn SW Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
22%of 27 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Saturn SW, 22% of the 27 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Abs brakes failed. After starting and pulling out at a slow speed, 4 MPH, the brakes will go to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer states that it's a design flaw and nothing can be done to remedy the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #828236, filed 1998-09

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200017%
1999213%
199827%
1997516%
1996420%
1995925%
1994930%
1993622%

Other parts of the 1993 Saturn SW

Seat belts
5 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 Saturn SW

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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