Saturn SL2 owners have reported 36 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat recliner (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Seats problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Seat Broken problems |
During a rear end collision the back of the driver's seat released to full recline position. Leaving me which more severe injuries than I should have sustained. Read details...
: the contact stated that two wires at the back of the driver side seat were poking out through the upholstery and someone could be injured. It was not safe for the driver and passenger as well. The dealer offered to pay for partial repair but the contact expressed dissatisfaction with with the Read details...
Saturn has engineered a front seat that folds flat when hit in the rear with sufficient force. What Saturn has forgotten about during the design is the potential for severe and catostrophic injuries to rear passengers when the seat folds down during a crash. Read details...
I was involved in a rear end collision in April 2002. I was hit from behind while waiting at a red light. The back of my seat collapsed thereby rendering the anti-whiplash head restraint ineffective. Read details...
Vehicle was at stop when it was rearended by vehicle with 35 mph impact. At point of impact driver's seat clamp broke, causing driver to fall into a reclining position which could have caused injuries. Read details...