1993 Saturn SL power train problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1993 Saturn SL — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After turning the vehicle on and placing the gear in park or neutral vehicle will jumped forward, dealer examined the vehicle, and found that the valve body assembly had to be replaced. *ak the consumer owns four other saturn vehicles. Three of them have also had their valve body assemblies…”
filed Jan 13, 2004
“Transmission exploded while driving caused by a pin coming loose from within, and forcing it through transmission case. Dealer/manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.*ak”
filed Aug 30, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 22 | 17% |
| 2001 SL | 20 | 18% |
| 2000 SL | 35 | 24% |
| 1999 SL | 22 | 12% |
| 1998 SL | 33 | 20% |
| 1997 SL | 23 | 10% |
| 1996 SL | 37 | 13% |
| 1995 SL | 40 | 11% |
| 1994 SL | 35 | 12% |
| 1992 SL | 13 | 11% |
| 1991 SL | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.