Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 1998 Saturn SL2. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission floor shifter (two problems).
Vehicle was not running properly. Taken to mechanic who told me that vehicle was 5 quarts low on transmission fluid and vehicle would have stopped running if not taken care of at that time. Although vehicle only had 35000 miles on it transmission, which had defect, had to be rebuilt for $2400+. Read details...
While accelerating to 40 mph consumer shifted from second to third gear and floor shifter failed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Read details...
My 23 yr old son was traveling from ventura, CA at 75 mph on fwy 99 n bound in the middle lane (of 3) at about 1 a. M. In fresno, CA. Just before arriving at his exit to hwy 41 n, the rear end began to skid to the left. Read details...