My daughters 1999 saturn sl car with 57000 miles on it has started smoking from the exhaust and I'm very worried about the engine holding up. We have always changed the oil at 3k miles. Also, I understand that other customers have this problem too. I'm very unhappy with what could be a major engine defect problem. *Jb
1996-1999 · 2 model years
Saturn Sedan Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Saturn Sedan across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1996 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Sedan complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Sedan problems
Latest Sedan complaints
The consumer noticed the oil indicator light flashing. Soon after there was a loud noise. The consumer pulled over and a small fire erupted. The fire department was called to the scene. *Jb
Firestone radial tires 185-65 r15 experienced inner wall deterioration. *Slc
Questions about the Saturn Sedan
Which Saturn Sedan years have the most problems?
What are the most common Saturn Sedan problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (2), wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Saturn Sedan have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Saturn Sedan model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data