MYRModel Year Report

1998 Saturn SW

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1998 Saturn SW
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:35:59.949Z

Only 27 complaints 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn SW Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 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
1998: 27 complaints
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YearComplaints
19910
19921
199327
199430
199536
199620
199731
199827
199916
200015
20016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

6 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY ENGINE CATCHES ON FIRE. VERY SUDDEN. NO INDICATION OF UPCOMING PROBLEM. CAR UNDER WARRANTY. TOTAL LOSS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990217

VEHICLE BURNS OIL PREMATURELY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040130

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STALLED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031022

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

POWER TRAIN

5 of 27 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and universal joint.

VISIBILITY

3 of 27 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Saturn SW — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Saturn SW?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Saturn SW have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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