1992 Saturn SL service brakes, hydraulic problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1992 Saturn SL — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine would accelerate when brakes were applied. The vehicle was diagnosed as it being the brake booster diaphram that is worn and leaking. The booster vacuum hose check valve grommet is torn. *jg *ak”
filed Mar 18, 2002
“Abs sensor and brake cables are attached to brackets which have fallen off, and causing cables to shear off, resulting in loss of brakes and control. Consumer adds that the vehicle has had numerous brake repairs due to wrapped rotors and pads wearing prematurely, consumer feels there should be a…”
filed Feb 17, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 8 | 6% |
| 2001 SL | 12 | 11% |
| 2000 SL | 13 | 9% |
| 1999 SL | 28 | 16% |
| 1998 SL | 16 | 10% |
| 1997 SL | 23 | 10% |
| 1996 SL | 41 | 14% |
| 1995 SL | 51 | 14% |
| 1994 SL | 44 | 15% |
| 1993 SL | 32 | 18% |
| 1991 SL | 2 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Saturn SL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.