1994 Saturn SL service brakes, hydraulic problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1994 Saturn SL — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While attempting to brake, pedal went soft and then went to the floor, vehicle had been driven 200 miles on a hot day prior to any problem, consumer feels heat may have had something to do with the failure, dealer found the master cylinder completely failed. *et”
filed Aug 28, 2001
“While in motion moving appoximately 25 mph, consumer pressed on brakes to stop at an intersection, and brake pedal hit the floor. Vehicle did not stop. Consumer used emergency brakes, and lost power steering. Vehicle stopped by running into a house. Pedal has recovered, and dealer did not find any…”
filed Jul 5, 2001
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% |
| 1993 SL | 32 | 18% |
| 1992 SL | 19 | 15% |
| 1991 SL | 2 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 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.