1998 Saturn SW Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Saturn SW, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 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.
“There is a crack in the front windshield that begins were the rear view mirror is attached to the windshield. Consumer can not see trough front windshield. Windshield was inspected for cracks, none was found. In addition, crack reached to both left and right sides that spanned approximately 8 inches.”
NHTSA complaint #10065100, filed 2004-04, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10233369Mar 10, 2023This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Saturn SW
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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