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Saturn S-Series Sedan years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the Saturn S-Series Sedan since 1997, and 1 recall has been issued. The 1999 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and airbags problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
17
Recalls
1
Worst year
1999
Model years
1997-2002

Saturn S-Series Sedan years to avoid

No model year of the Saturn S-Series Sedan stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Saturn S-Series Sedan years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Saturn S-Series Sedan complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199719981999200020012002

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Saturn S-Series Sedan problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    6
  • Electrical
    4
  • Transmission
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Saturn S-Series Sedan problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2002-3Airbags12
2001-4Engine00
2000-3Electrical00
1999-4Engine01
1998-1Electrical00
1997-2Electrical00

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Saturn S-Series Sedan

Questions about the Saturn S-Series Sedan

What years of the Saturn S-Series Sedan should you avoid?

No single model year of the Saturn S-Series Sedan has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Saturn S-Series Sedan?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Saturn S-Series Sedan?

Engine, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (4) and transmission (2).

How many recalls does the Saturn S-Series Sedan have?

1 recall between 1997 and 2002. The 2002 model year has the most, with 1.

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