MYRModel Year Report

1998 Saturn SW

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1998 Saturn SW
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:51:01.943Z

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. 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 1998 1999: 16 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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

VISIBILITY

2 of 27 total reports mention: visibility.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 27 total reports mention: power train.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20031022

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Saturn SW — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 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 vehicle speed control, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Saturn SW have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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