1995 Saturn SW problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
97,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 24 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 20.8% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 8; 1996: 2; 2000: 3; 2001: 1; 2002: 2; 2003: 5; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10179143 · 2007-01-19 (January 19, 2007)
I BOUGHT A 1995 SATURN FROM PRECISION TUNE AUTO. THE CAR WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CLEANED, AND WIRING FIXED. NO MENTION OF SEAT PROBLEM. THOUGH THERE HAS BEEN SOME FAILURE WITH TOP PART OF SEAT, TO FALL BACK FOR SOME REASON. FRONT SEAT. TROUBLE WITH CAR. BAD GAS MILEAGE, ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE VALVE TROUBLE, NO POWER ON HILL, GEAR SHIFT STICKS, CLUNK IN REVERSE INTERMITTENTLY, BLEEDING BRAKE LINE, BACK BRAKES. CVC CLICKING, AND SO ON. HIT ON AUG. 22, 2006. NOT SURE IF THIS CAUSED ALL THE ABOVE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10179143 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 478155 · 1995-01-05 (January 5, 1995)
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478155 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487579 · 1995-10-23 (October 23, 1995)
FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487579 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967408 · 1995-06-21 (June 21, 1995)
VEHICLE STALL OUT, ALMOST RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967408 at NHTSA ↗