Model Year Problem Record

Saturn SL 1995 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1995 Saturn SL: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

355Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

111Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Brakes75

Engine73

Seats71

Vehicle Speed Control24

Visibility18

Tires12

Seat Belts11

Vehicle Structure8

Fuel and Propulsion System7

Latches, Locks and Linkages3

Wheels1

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes75 complaints

75 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine73 complaints

73 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats71 complaints

71 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V045000.

Power Train41 complaints

41 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 94V217000.

Steering37 complaints

37 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 94V170000.

Air Bags32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

94V170000Reported September 14, 1994 - 931 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 1994. The campaign covers an estimated 931 vehicles across all affected models.

94V217000Reported November 8, 1994 - 20,518 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 1994. The campaign covers an estimated 20,518 vehicles across all affected models.

99V045000Reported March 12, 1999 - 138,691 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 138,691 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA95003Opened February 24, 1995 - Closed May 31, 1996

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE94079Opened November 7, 1994 - Closed February 24, 1995

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ00005Opened February 16, 2000 - Closed August 19, 2000

FRONT SEAT BACK CAN RECLINE OR COLLAPSE. Resulted in recall campaign 99V045000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199554

199638

199732

199833

199936

200043

200135

200224

200319

200414

20056

20066

20073

20086

20112

20123

20141

20161

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.