Manual Transmission Problems of Saturn SL

Saturn SL owners have reported 4 problems related to manual transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manual Transmission problem of the 1997 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 09/16/2009

1997 Saturn Sl, 4 door sedan, manual transaxle, 143000 miles at a parking lot: shifter cable plastic bushing broke locking my transaxle in reverse. Problem fixed with an aftermarket kit sold by napa auto stores.

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2 Manual Transmission problem of the 2000 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 05/15/2005

My Saturn clutch/transmission just locked up and does not function. I was left on the side of the road with my three small children. My car only has 52,000 miles on it. This problem should not be occuring with this milage.

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3 Manual Transmission problem of the 2000 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 02/25/2004

Transmission had to be rebuilt at 30,000 miles, would grind when shifting to 2nd gear when cold. This was done under warranty. The car now has 62,000 miles and sometimes grinds, I am afraid it is going out again.

4 Manual Transmission problem of the 1999 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 08/19/2003

Bad bearing in manual transmission- estimate around $1000-options: take tis one apart or buy used transmission- this should not happen in a car this new- car doesn't even have 48000 miles yet.

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