Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 2002 Saturn SL1.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Seat Broken problems |
Upon sitting at a stop light consumer's vehicle was rear-ended. The driver's side seat back reclined completely. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy.
Upon rear impact, the driver's seat immediately fell backward to a total reclining position. The driver was forced backward, into a reclining position, unable to see through the windshield to navigate the car. The seat is not broken. When the lever was pressed, the seat returned to it's normal upright position.