My daughters 1999 saturn sl car with 57000 miles on it has started smoking from the exhaust and I'm very worried about the engine holding up. We have always changed the oil at 3k miles. Also, I understand that other customers have this problem too. I'm very unhappy with what could be a major engine defect problem.
The worst 1999 Saturn Sedan problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Engine1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Saturn Sedan 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- General motors vehicles and trucks: subject regarding, 2002 and prior passenger cars and trucks, chemical...
- Subject regarding sunroof sunshade fabric separates from sunroof sunshade at front and rear edges
- Subject regarding headlamp assemblies may rattle and / or vibrate
- Subject on sunshade fabric material separates from sunshade at front and rear edges
- Rear license plate rattles when closing rear compartment lid
- Loose rear window lower frame supports move against rear window , causing creak noise.
What 1999 Saturn Sedan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Firestone radial tires 185-65 r15 experienced inner wall deterioration.
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Questions about the 1999 Saturn Sedan
Is the 1999 Saturn Sedan reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Saturn Sedan, close to a typical Sedan model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Saturn Sedan?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Saturn Sedan have?
No recalls on record.
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