1995 Saturn SW

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1995 Saturn SW
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:44:51.991Z

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

1995: 36 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1991	0
1992	1
1993	27
1994	30
1995	36
1996	20
1997	31
1998	27
1999	16
2000	15
2001	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 25%

25% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 25%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SEATS 17%

17% of complaints: seats — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASH INJURY

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I BOUGHT A 1995 SATURN FROM PRECISION TUNE AUTO. THE CAR WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CLEANED, AND WIRING FIXED. NO MENTION OF SEAT PROBLEM. THOUGH THERE HAS BEEN SOME FAILURE WITH TOP PART OF SEAT, TO FALL BACK FOR SOME REASON. FRONT SEAT. TROUBLE WITH CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070119

I WAS STOPPED ON AN INTERSTATE, AND REAR ENDED BY A CHEVROLET SEDAN. IT SLAMMED MY CAR INTO A MINIVAN IN FRONT OF ME. THE FRONT AND BACK OF MY CAR ACCORDIANED, AND MY CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020823

Also filed under AIR BAGS

SEAT BACK CAUSES CONSUMER BACK INJURY/PAIN DUE TO DESIGN. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 19990614

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and seal.

CRASH INJURY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19941027 — power train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED, OR REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITH THE SHIFT L

Remedy: CONSUMERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THE PARK LOCK CABLE. IF IT DOES NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY, DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

Campaign 94V217000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19941107 — PE (closed 19950224)

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE

I 19950224 — EA (closed 19960531)

CRUISE CONTROL 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

1995 Saturn SW — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seats issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 94V217000 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 99V045000 (seats) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Saturn SW?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Saturn SW have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.