Saturn SL2 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

Saturn SL2 owners have reported a total of 758 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 SL2. The 1996 Saturn SL2 cars have the most problems reported (164 problems).

Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for Saturn SL2

Model Year	Number of Problems
2002 SL2	47
2001 SL2	47
2000 SL2	87
1999 SL2	111
1998 SL2	139
1997 SL2	163
1996 SL2	164

🔍 Common problems of Saturn SL2

The following chart shows the 24 most common problems for Saturn SL2 cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (110 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (97 problems).

Table 2. Common problems of Saturn SL2

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	110
Power Train	97
Electrical System	96
Service Brakes	77
Visibility	41
Seat Belt	38
Tire	38
Seats	36
Air Bag	36
Structure	29

Steering	27
Vehicle Speed Control	27
Suspension	21
Exterior Lighting	15
Unknown Or Other	13
Equipment	12
Latches/locks/linkage	11
Gasoline Fuel System	11
Other Fuel System	7
Parking Brake	6
Air Brake	4
Interior Lighting	2
Child Seat	2
Wheel	2

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