1994 Saturn SW Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,501miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Saturn SW, 13% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,501 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.
“Oil in cooling system,cylinder head cracked. I had just slowed down for a stop sign in a 35 MPH zone. Other web sights claim this to be an on going problem. I was fortunate that it didn't happen on the high way. I was not informed when I registered as the new owner that there were any recalls or bullentins, car was sold to me with no defects .”
NHTSA complaint #10038889, filed 2003-09, 94,501 miles“Vehicle was experiencing problem with overheating whenever A/C was being used. Also , this problem caused vehicle to jerk when applying brakes. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still occurring. Please feel free to provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #873490, filed 2000-10“Upper motor mount broke, causing engine to shift. The mount was replaced at owner's expense. Original motor mounts were replaced at 20,000 miles in june of 95.”
NHTSA complaint #862275, filed 2000-05Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Saturn SW
9 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Saturn SW
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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