KnownCarProblemsSaturn SL Problems by Year
Owners have filed 390 complaints with NHTSA about the Saturn SL since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2002, 2001. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Saturn SL problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 131 | Electrical | 0 | 20 |
| 2001 SL | 111 | Electrical | 2 | 14 |
| 2000 SL | 148 | Engine | 7 | 10 |
9 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Saturn SL
- What years of the Saturn SL have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (148), 2002 (131), 2001 (111).
- What is the most common problem with the Saturn SL?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (98), engine (77), transmission (77).
- Which Saturn SL years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2001 (111), 2002 (131), 2000 (148). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.