Saturn SL owners have reported 33 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's manual transmission floor shifter (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I own a 2002 Saturn Sl vehicle purchased in 7/2016. I�m having problems starting my vehicle. Both starter and battery have both been checked out ok. All spark plugs were replaced on 10/31/18. After these repairs, when started it still made very noisy sounds coming from the engine. Read details...
I recently purchased a 1997 Sl1 and on the 3rd day of owning it the shifter broke causing it to go limp. At the time I was on the 101 freeway stuck in traffic with my three children. I called my mechanic and he towed it to his shop for repairs. Read details...
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. Read details...
While driving to work this morning, my gear shifter just went "loose" and the car was stuck in gear without any ability to shift. Fortunately, I wasn't hit as I was crossing the road at 6:19 in the am and I was able to pull over safely into the emergency lane. Read details...
Saturn Sl1 was not shifting properly. Took it in for repairs on Monday, 6/23/03. Supossedly computer was reprogrammed. Four days later (06/27/03) transmission failed totaly. Had to have car towed. Whole transmission was replaced but I do not feel safe driving it. Read details...