MYRModel Year Report

1993 Saturn SL

● Typical for this model
1993 Saturn SL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:53:08.951Z

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, 1993 highlighted. 1991: 29 complaints 1991 1992: 123 complaints 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
1993: 175 complaints
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YearComplaints
199129
1992123
1993175
1994286
1995355
1996287
1997227
1998168
1999178
2000148
2001111
2002131

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEED TRY TO TURN CAR ACCELERATE AND HIT STREET DIVIDER. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950426

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 16 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD.*JB *TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030225

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 7%

7% of complaints: seats — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19930405 — PE (closed 19930930)

STEERING SYSTEM LOCKUP

R 19930612 — electrical system

THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL AT THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY BE FORMED INCORRECTLY. INCORRECTLY FORMED TERMINALS CAN CONTACT THE STARTER SOLENOID HOUSING AND CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHORT CIRCUIT.

Remedy: INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL SO THAT IT DOES NOT CONTACT THE STARTER SOLENOID HOUSING.

Campaign 93V094000 — check if this car was fixed

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

I 19941107 — PE (closed 19950224)

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE

I 19950224 — EA (closed 19960531)

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Saturn SL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V094000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V132000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ● 1992 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ◆ 1996 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Saturn SL reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Saturn SL is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Saturn SL?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 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.