MYRModel Year Report

1992 Saturn SW

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1992 Saturn SW
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:29.833Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 1 complaint 1992 1 1993: 27 complaints 1994: 30 complaints 1994 1995: 36 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 31 complaints 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 16 complaints 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1 1993: 27 complaints 1993 1994: 30 complaints 1994 1995: 36 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 31 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 16 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1 1993: 27 complaints 1993 1994: 30 complaints 1994 1995: 36 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 31 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 16 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001

1992: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19910
19921
199327
199430
199536
199620
199731
199827
199916
200015
20016

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Recall 93V132000. Car was parked and engine was turned off for approximately 10 minutes. Came to the car and saw blue/black smoke coming from under the hood/engine, sparks and fire from the carriage of the car. Waiting for fire department to come.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-23

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-06-08 Seatback failure
  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

1992 Saturn SW — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 1992 Saturn SW 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 1992 Saturn SW?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Saturn SW 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.