MYRModel Year Report

1991 Saturn SL

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1991 Saturn SL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:04.261Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
29

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 29 complaints 1991 29 1992: 131 complaints 1993: 179 complaints 1993 1994: 303 complaints 1995: 356 complaints 1995 1996: 287 complaints 1997: 227 complaints 1997 1998: 168 complaints 1999: 178 complaints 1999 2000: 148 complaints 2001: 111 complaints 2001 2002: 131 complaints
1991: 29 complaints 1991 29 1992: 131 complaints 1992 1993: 179 complaints 1993 1994: 303 complaints 1994 1995: 356 complaints 1995 1996: 287 complaints 1996 1997: 227 complaints 1997 1998: 168 complaints 1998 1999: 178 complaints 1999 2000: 148 complaints 2000 2001: 111 complaints 2001 2002: 131 complaints 2002
1991: 29 complaints 1991 29 1992: 131 complaints 1992 1993: 179 complaints 1993 1994: 303 complaints 1994 1995: 356 complaints 1995 1996: 287 complaints 1996 1997: 227 complaints 1997 1998: 168 complaints 1998 1999: 178 complaints 1999 2000: 148 complaints 2000 2001: 111 complaints 2001 2002: 131 complaints 2002

1991: 29 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199129
1992131
1993179
1994303
1995356
1996287
1997227
1998168
1999178
2000148
2001111
2002131

Known problem areas

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

12 of 29 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Vehicle involved in a rear end crash going about (20-25) MPH and the air bag did not deploy. Also the shoulder harness did not lock. Vehicle is being repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-06

Also filed under Air bags

The passenger and driver passive restrain seat belt locks down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic informed the driver that seat belts needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-28

Seats

4 of 29 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

INJURY
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Driver's seat back collapsed due to rear impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-09

Electrical system

3 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

2 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Service brakes

2 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-06-08Engineering analysisClosed 1994-07-26 Fr seatback recliner fails
  2. R
    1993-08-06Electrical system93V132000 The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.

    Remedy: The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Saturn SL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V132000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Saturn SL reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Saturn SL?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Saturn SL have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.