1998 Saturn SW Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%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 2 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Saturn SW, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Consumer vehicle was at a stand still when another vehicle rear ended it at an impact of approximately 40 MPH, causing both front seats to fall backward; dealer/mfr. Notifed and had nothing postive to say. Seeking information from NHTSA in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #838439, filed 1999-05“Seats collapsed when rear ended while stopped at light--if passenger was in back seat, there is a strong possibility of serious injury. If it's a small child, death from the impact of the collapsing seat could cause death.”
NHTSA complaint #735104, filed 2000-10Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Saturn SW
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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