1993 Saturn SL transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 23 complaints for the 1993 Saturn SL, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the transmission complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Brakes have never worked properly. Have to brake ahead of time to avoid accident. Dealer replaced and resurfaced rotors 2 times. Transmission leaking. Replaced valve body cover gasket. Another mechanic claims crack in tranmission. First half was done under warranty. Second time rotors/pads warranty had expired. Defect is still reoccurring.
After turning the vehicle on and placing the gear in park or neutral vehicle will jumped forward, dealer examined the vehicle, and found that the valve body assembly had to be replaced. The consumer owns four other saturn vehicles. Three of them have also had their valve body assemblies replaced. All of the vehicles had under 50000 miles on their odometer's.
Other problems reported for the 1993 Saturn SL
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Seats 21 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Seat belts 16 complaints