1995 Saturn SL steering problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1995 Saturn SL — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After a pop noise during negotiating a curve the steering wheel suddenly appeared tilted even while going straight while driving. Car was steered with increased loss of control for a few seconds and moved to curb. Steering was unusable thereafter and car was towed for repairs. *tr”
filed Aug 15, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 saturn sl1. While making a sharp u-turn at an unknown speed, the steering wheel column made a loud noise and began wobbling excessively. Approximately ten minutes later, the steering column failed completely and caused the vehicle to become fixated. The dealer stated that…”
filed Nov 28, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 8 | 6% |
| 2001 SL | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 SL | 10 | 7% |
| 1999 SL | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 SL | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 SL | 10 | 4% |
| 1996 SL | 20 | 7% |
| 1994 SL | 11 | 4% |
| 1993 SL | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 SL | 5 | 4% |
| 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.