1998 Saturn SW Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 22%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Saturn SW, 22% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“While driving 10 MPH engine stalled. The dealer stated that the engine bearing wore out completely on one side. As a result, the engine needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10111244, filed 2005-02, 50,000 miles“Engine runs rough and stalls. Sometimes ses light comes on, sometimes not. Vehicle will not start. I have had this car to the dealer 8 times in 2 years and they always fix something--something different everytime, but the symptoms are the same every time. Dealer says there is nothing wrong with my car and that the problem is different every time I bring it in. Several times there have been no codes stored to indicate what the problem was-therefore, according to the dealer- there is no problem . I don't make this stuff up!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #738154, filed 2000-12Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Saturn SW
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology