Both power window regulators for the back windows fail to raise and lower the windows, left side in early 2004, and now the right side in late summer of 2005. I determined that the plastic mold injected slider (inside the metal track for the window) in the left rear window has broken, and I firmly believe that it is the case with the right rear window also. I am simply waiting for the front passenger window to break as it is exhibiting slowness while going up and down.
The worst 1998 Saturn S-Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility2
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- Visibility2
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Saturn S-Series 47
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information for diagnosing and servicing customer concerns of the vehicle creeping forward in neutral,...
- Service information regarding saturn rear drum wheel cylinder inspections
- Power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis
- Delay and or harsh into rev or 2ND 3RD 4TH after trans repair
- Cruise control is inop or will not set engage after the manual transaxle has been replaced
- Service procdure for replacement of resonator and intermediate pipe
- Remanufactured transmission and remanufactured valve body information requirements
- Service engine soon (SES) light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0731, no movement in drive during...
- Service information regarding service applications for automatic transaxle shift solenoids
- No selection fir saturn when programming a saturn vehilcle
What 1998 Saturn S-Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently.
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Questions about the 1998 Saturn S-Series
Is the 1998 Saturn S-Series reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Saturn S-Series, fewer than a typical S-Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Saturn S-Series?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 1998 Saturn S-Series have?
No recalls on record.
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