Saturn S-Series years to avoid
No model year of the Saturn S-Series stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Saturn S-Series years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Saturn S-Series complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Saturn S-Series problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical5
- Transmission4
- Airbags3
- Visibility2
- Seats2
- Seat belts2
- Engine2
- Brakes2
- Tires1
Saturn S-Series problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | - | 3 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 5 | Brakes | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2000 | - | 3 | Electrical | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1999 | - | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Visibility | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 1 | Tires | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1996 | - | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 3 | Airbags | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Saturn S-Series
What years of the Saturn S-Series should you avoid?
No single model year of the Saturn S-Series has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Saturn S-Series?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Saturn S-Series?
Electrical, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (4) and airbags (3).
How many recalls does the Saturn S-Series have?
No recalls on record.
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