1994 Saturn SW Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 17%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,091miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Saturn SW, 17% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,091 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.
“This is a recurring problem with the vehicle. Occasionally the cruse control while activated will accelerate the vehicle to speeds in excess of 100 MPH (if allowed to do so). The cruise control does immediately disengage when it should, however if the driver is not watching the speedometer the vehicle will occasionally speed up on its own. I have spoken to two people at Saturn of branford (branford ct) and they said that it is a component failure and I will have to pay the estimated $200.00 to have it repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #700629, filed 1998-11“The contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 50 MPH the vehicle accelerated. To avoid hitting another vehicle, the vehicle was shifted into first gear in an attempt to slow the vehicle down. While still applying brake pressure, the vehicle hit a highway sign and a tree. Seatbelts were worn however injuries were sustained. A police report was filed at the scene. After the accident the accelerator pedal was noticed under the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. Although the dealership was notified no repairs were made.”
NHTSA complaint #10150547, filed 2006-02, 115,091 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Saturn SW
9 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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