MYRModel Year Report

1995 Saturn SW

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1995 Saturn SW
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:50:53.252Z

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, 1995 highlighted. 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaints 1993: 27 complaints 1993 1994: 30 complaints 1995: 36 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 31 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1999: 16 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1995: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
19910
19921
199327
199430
199536
199620
199731
199827
199916
200015
20016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEATS 14%

14% of complaints: seats — 5 distinct reports on file.

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

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

NHTSA ODI report, 19990614

DURING A REAR END COLLISION, UPON IMPACT AT APPROX. 35MPH, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED HITTING CHILD IN HEAD WHO WAS IN CENTURY CHILD SAFETY SEAT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950207

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950518

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

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 seats issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V217000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V045000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 seats:front assembly:recliner, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Saturn SW have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.