Saturn SL1 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

Saturn SL1 owners have reported a total of 478 problems for their cars built in the 7 model years listed in the chart below. The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the Saturn SL1. The 1996 Saturn SL1 cars have the most problems reported (151 problems).

Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for Saturn SL1

Model Year	Number of Problems
2002 SL1	44
2001 SL1	37
2000 SL1	47
1999 SL1	64
1998 SL1	56
1997 SL1	79
1996 SL1	151

🔍 Common problems of Saturn SL1

The following chart shows the 22 most common problems for Saturn SL1 cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (96 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (65 problems).

Table 2. Common problems of Saturn SL1

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	96
Power Train	65
Electrical System	54
Service Brakes	52
Air Bag	35
Tire	24
Vehicle Speed Control	19
Visibility	19
Seats	18
Gasoline Fuel System	16

Structure	14
Steering	14
Seat Belt	13
Exterior Lighting	8
Suspension	8
Unknown Or Other	6
Parking Brake	5
Equipment	4
Other Fuel System	4
Child Seat	2
Air Brake	1
Interior Lighting	1

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