1995 Saturn SL engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 67 complaints for the 1995 Saturn SL, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 67 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
While driving at about 60 MPH heard a rattle. As consumer was pulling over, heard a thump. Piston went through the engine block. Consumer opened hood and the engine was on fire. Took vehicle to dealer, and they were not very helpful. Another mechanic said he saw four or five different saturns that had same problem within a month.
Loud engine knock. Engine consumes oil but no leak. Took to saturn dealer in fayetteville, ar and told it needs a new engine. Engine has less than 85,000 miles on it. Told there was a bulletin about this sometime in the past. All regular maintenance done as recommended by saturn. Cost to replace engine $2600. Engine should not be on brink of failure at 83,000 miles.
Other problems reported for the 1995 Saturn SL
- Brakes 80 complaints
- Seats 72 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Air bags 36 complaints
- Transmission 35 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints