MYRModel Year Report

1994 Saturn SW

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1994 Saturn SW
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:28.763Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
30
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

40% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 27 complaints 1994: 30 complaints 1994 30 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 1993: 27 complaints 1993 1994: 30 complaints 1994 30 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 1993: 27 complaints 1993 1994: 30 complaints 1994 30 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

1994: 30 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

40% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

20% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 50 MPH the vehicle accelerated. To avoid hitting another vehicle, the vehicle was shifted into first gear in an attempt to slow the vehicle down.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-02-17

Cruise control would not disengage, resulting in totalled accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-28

Seats

20% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

Seat belts

10% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing anchorage.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-11-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-02-24 Cruise control failure
  2. I
    1995-02-24Engineering analysisClosed 1996-05-31 Cruise control failures
  3. I
    1998-07-31Engineering analysisClosed 1999-03-16 Seat back failures
  4. R
    1999-03-13Seats99V045000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2000-02-16Recall queryClosed 2000-08-19 Front seat back can recline or collapse

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Saturn SW — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V045000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Saturn SW?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.