MYRModel Year Report

1992 Saturn SL

● Typical for this model
1992 Saturn SL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:46:46.184Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn SL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1991: 29 complaints 1991 1992: 123 complaints 1992 1993: 175 complaints 1993 1994: 286 complaints 1995: 355 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 2002
1992: 123 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199129
1992123
1993175
1994286
1995355
1996287
1997227
1998168
1999178
2000148
2001111
2002131

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 12%

12% of complaints: seat belts — 15 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920619 — power train

THE TRANSAXLE VALVE ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MACHINED. VEHICLES MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE IN NEUTRAL OR PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES THE VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL OR PARK.

Remedy: REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVE BODIES.

Campaign 92V098000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930205 — PE (closed 19930608)

SEATBACK FAILURE

I 19930405 — PE (closed 19930930)

STEERING SYSTEM LOCKUP

I 19930608 — EA (closed 19940726)

FR SEATBACK RECLINER FAILS

R 19930806 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 93V132000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Saturn SL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V098000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V132000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Saturn SL reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Saturn SL is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Saturn SL?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Saturn SL have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.