1995 Saturn SL: complaints, problems and recalls

THE TURN SIGNAL HAD BROKEN WHILE DRIVING, AND CAUSED THE SIGNALS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. TS THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE MOVED IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE SWITCH, BUT SEIZED ONTO THE COLUMN. THE COLUMN WHEEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. SCC

Owner-reported narrative. 103,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001364 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE SITTING INSIDE OF HER VEHICLE THE FRONT SEAT DRIVER SIDE RECLINE BACKWARDS AND NEVER COME BACK TO ORIGINAL STATE. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER. PH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002150 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE GEARS BROKE AND CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS. THIS OBSCURED THE DRIVER'S VISION. TS

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004794 at NHTSA ↗

I PURCHASED A 1995 SATURN SEDAN SL1 WITH 32,000 MILE. AT 54,000 MILES, THE CAR STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH WATER AND OIL MIXING. I CONTACTED SATURN CORPORATION ABOUT THE PROBLEM THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THE CAR. THEY STATED THAT THE CAR WAS OVER THE YEARS BUT UNDER THE MILES FOR THIS RECALL. I CONTACTED STEVE AT SATURN CORP. AND HE GAVE ME THIS CONFIRMATION NUMBER (1-2120506).

Owner-reported narrative. 54,908 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005568 at NHTSA ↗

THE VEHICLE HAS CAUSED ME NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, IT EATS OIL WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF WHERE IT IS GOING. THE AUTO BELT TIGHTENER IS NOT WORKING AND COST AN ARM AND A LEG TO FIX. SUNROOF BROKE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR CAUSE, THE FAN SWITCH NEVER DID OPERATE CORRECTLY, NOW IT IS SHIFTING REAL HARD ALL THE TIME WHILE YOUR DRIVING, ONCE IT IS WARMED UP. THIS VEHICLE IS DEFINITELY A LEMON. AK SCC ***DIMSII IVOQ POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****744336

Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006456 at NHTSA ↗

THE VEHICLE HAD A DEFECTIVE OIL PAN AND OIL GASKET. *DT *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008855 at NHTSA ↗

INTERNAL CRACK IN CYLINDER HEAD DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT, ALLOWING OIL TO MIX WITH ENGINE COOLANT. OCCURRED AT 103,000 MILES AND 8 YEAR, SO NOT COVERED BY SATURN'S EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS DEFECTIVE HEAD! SATURN SHOULD HAVE RECALLED AND REPLACED ALL OF THESE DEFECTIVE HEADS, AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMERS. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 103,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010930 at NHTSA ↗

THE VEHICLE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED TWICE. THE FIRST CYLINDER HEAD WAS REPLACED AT NO COST. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR THE SECOND REPLACEMENT. PH *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011633 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 1994-09-14 (September 14, 1994)

THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED CAUSING THE SHAFT TO FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

Consequence: FRACTURE OF THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL STEERING ASSEMBLY.

Reported: 1994-11-08 (November 8, 1994)

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED, OR REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN "PARK." THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: CONSUMERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THE PARK LOCK CABLE. IF IT DOES NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY, DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

Reported: 1999-03-12 (March 12, 1999)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY THROUGH REPEATED USE, AND COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO SLIP PARTIALLY REARWARD WHEN FORCE IS APPLIED.

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISMS.