Dt*: the contacts stated while attempting to apply brake pressure, the brakes were difficult to press. This occurred on normal roads, during normal braking without prior warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. It was determined the brakes needed to be cleaned due to corrosion. Also, while driving over speed bumps, a grinding noise was heard from the suspension. The dealership inspected and lubricated the suspension, but the problem still exist. The manufacturer was not alerted and no additional repairs were made. Updated 03/09/06.
The worst 1994 Saturn Saturn problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seats9
- Brakes6
- Seat belts6
- Airbags5
- Engine3
Problems by type
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- Seats9
- Brakes6
- Seat belts6
- Airbags5
- Engine3
- Visibility3
- Electrical2
- Suspension2
- Transmission2
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Seat back recliner failure
See attached summary.
EA00022
Seat back failures
Complaints alleged that the the driver and/or front passenger seat back inadvertently collapsed or reclined
PE98008
Broken rear spindles
There is no summary currently available
PE94028
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Saturn Saturn 43
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Bumps or iron dust on paint surface
- Special policy to replace front seatback recliners
- Technical information on engine coolant recovery reservoir discoloration due to engine cooling system sealer
- This bulletin is to provide revised recommendations concerning the use of engine cooling system sealer in...
- Information regarding the engine coolant recovery reservoir discoloration due to engine cooling system sealer
- Information regarding the engine cooling system sealer usage
- Saturn has decided s-series vehicles within the VIN range RZ1000016 through RZ159813 will require...
- Information on replacement of cracked cylinder heads
- Conditions with the engine running hot and / or engine oil mixed with engine coolant in engine coolant...
- Comments that a whistle type noise is heard at highway speeds, or groaning type noise durng periods of...
What 1994 Saturn Saturn owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The rear passenger side seat belt failed to lock when the driver made a sudden stop. This caused the unoccupied child safety seat to fall off the rear seat. *nlm
The driver's seat belt became stuck in the middle of the track.
While at another delearship having vehcle looked at they indicated there is no airbag that is in use on the driver side. It was deployed in previous accident before I purchased vehicle and dealership where I purchased vehicle did not indicate prior accident or airbag woulf not deploy in future accidents even though I have a three year old child, and I am eight months pregnant.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Customer brought tire in-had low speed blow-out. Tire appears aged on sidewall, but the sidewall threads are showing in one spot like it's worn through on inside edge where tread meets the sidewall. This was not a usual wear spot, so we wanted to report the incident anyway. Let us know if you want us to save the two tires for you. Customer is replacing two firestones with other mfg. Brand at this time.( dot number: w2v9ja1303 tire size: 195/60/r15 )
Front passenger's seat literally fell apart, seat fell all the way back and would not stay up. Our car was not included in the recent recall because it was built in 1993.
Fuel system/lines are designed with inadequate protection from road debris, vehicle experienced broken fuel line and leakage due to debris from tire hitting exposed line. Mjs
Sustained 5 compression fractures of the spine and head injuries do to the failure of the seatback latches. Seatbacks broke and laid down on rear inpact, causing severe injuries. Air bag did not diploy either.
When vehicle was involved in a rear end crash, the seat on the driver's side collapsed all the way back. Manufacturer/dealer have not been notified about the problem. The vehicle is being repaired by a chevrolet dealership. Please provide any further details.
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Questions about the 1994 Saturn Saturn
Is the 1994 Saturn Saturn reliable?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 1994 Saturn Saturn, 3.2 times a typical Saturn model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Saturn Saturn?
Seats, with 9 complaints. Next is brakes (6).
How many recalls does the 1994 Saturn Saturn have?
No recalls on record.
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