MYRModel Year Report

1994 Saturn SW

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1994 Saturn SW
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:05.399Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn SW Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1992: 1 complaints 1992 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 2001
1994: 30 complaints
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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%

40% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 20%

20% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20060217

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, RESULTING IN TOTALLED ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950628

SEATS 20%

20% of complaints: seats — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19941107 — PE (closed 19950224)

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE

I 19950224 — EA (closed 19960531)

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURES

I 19980731 — EA (closed 19990316)

SEAT BACK FAILURES

R 19990313 — seats

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 AP

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISMS.

Campaign 99V045000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000216 — RQ (closed 20000819)

FRONT SEAT BACK CAN RECLINE OR COLLAPSE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Saturn SW — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V045000 (seats) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.