1995 Saturn SL power train problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1995 Saturn SL — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1995 saturn sl2 manual transmission shifter cable bushing failure while backing out of driveway, pushed in clutch to shift from reverse to first gear and heard a "pop". Transmission went into some gear (not first), engine stalled and gear shift lever was loose and floppy. Coasted around corner and…”
filed Apr 1, 2006
“Having a hard time getting car into gear, especially from park to drive. Finally, the service engine light went on. Took to a car service center where they connected to a diagnostic machine that resulted in a bad transmission that needs to be replaced. Car has a little over 67,500 miles. The car is…”
filed Dec 17, 2004
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% |
| 1994 SL | 35 | 12% |
| 1993 SL | 26 | 15% |
| 1992 SL | 13 | 11% |
| 1991 SL | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 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.