Air Bag Problems of Saturn SL

Saturn SL owners have reported 23 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Saturn SL


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Saturn SL

The Air Bag problem

A car hit me it the front passenger side the hood of my car bent up the passenger side of my windshield cracked and my car went spinning not one air bag came out   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Hit mountain head on and car rolled and air bags did not deploy. Rear tire and drum broke off car while doing 50 mile per hour   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

I was stopped at a red light and when the light turned green I made a right turn and turned to close to the curb and bumped it and both airbags deployed. The dealer says it's not their responsibility to fix, that I should call my insurance company and make a claim.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

Tl- the contact owns a 1996 Saturn Sl. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated and the horn became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring and the module needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

While driving down the road the air bags spontaneously deployed. No known cause- possibly bad sensors. It broke my thumb and burned my arm.   Read details...




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