- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, which could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied.
- The risk
- If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms. This is an expansion of a previous recall (99v045). Owner notification began january 31, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Saturn Z Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1995 Saturn Z with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2002 for the seats. For comparison, the 1994 has 0 and the 1996 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Z year, for its age
#333 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Saturn Z problems
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1995 Saturn Z recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 1995 Saturn Z
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Seatback recliners gear teeth on driver's side and passenger's side have worn out, causing seat to slip back. Dealer replaced seat recliner mechanism at owner's expense.This vehicle was not part of recall#99v045000 due to vin although it had the same exact defect.*Ak
Saturn Z: every year compared
All Z years1995 Saturn Z vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Saturn Z | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 1995 Saturn SL | 357 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1995 Saturn SC1 | 59 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1995 Saturn SC | 39 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1995 Saturn SW | 36 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1995 Saturn Saturn | 26 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1995 Saturn S-Series Coupe | 2 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Saturn Sports Coupe | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1995 Saturn EV1 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Saturn Z
Does the 1995 Saturn Z have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1995 Saturn Z: seats (November 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Saturn Z?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Saturn Z had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 12, 2000 and the latest on June 12, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Saturn Z a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 45 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Saturn Z year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Saturn Z years have the most complaints?
1995 (1), 1997 (1). See every Saturn Z year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Saturn Z has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data