MYRModel Year Report

Saturn SL — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-06 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to avoid, 3 to watch and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid1 year

Caution3 years

Best bets1 year

Complaint history

1991: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 131 complaints, Recommended 1993: 179 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 303 complaints, Caution 1995: 356 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 287 complaints, Caution 1997: 227 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 168 complaints, Recommended 1999: 178 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 148 complaints, Recommended 2001: 111 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 131 complaints, Recommended 1995 · 356
1991: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 131 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 179 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 303 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 356 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 287 complaints, Caution 1996 1997: 227 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 168 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 178 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 148 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 111 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 131 complaints, Recommended 2002 1995 · 356
1991: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 131 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 179 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 303 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 356 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 287 complaints, Caution 1996 1997: 227 complaints, Caution 1997 1998: 168 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 178 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 148 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 111 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 131 complaints, Recommended 2002 1995 · 356
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

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YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2002 ● Recommended 131 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ▲ Recommended 111 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 148 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 178 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ● Recommended 168 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1997 ◆ Caution 227 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ◆ Caution 287 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ■ Avoid 356 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 303 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 179 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 131 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

16

recalls on file across every Saturn SL model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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