Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1998 Saturn SW Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%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 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Saturn SW, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Saturn SW
Engine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 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 31, 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