Component Record

Saturn SL 1993 Electrical System Problems

21 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 1993 Saturn SL - 12% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

93V094000Reported May 25, 1993 - 14,459 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 1993. The campaign covers an estimated 14,459 vehicles across all affected models.

93V132000Reported August 10, 1993 - 352,833 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 1993. The campaign covers an estimated 352,833 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes38 Engine33 Power Train27 Seats21 Vehicle Speed Control19 Seat Belts15

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.