1992 Saturn SL brakes problems

19 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 19
of this car's complaints: 15%
crashes: 4
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Foundation components: disc: rotor
8
Foundation components
6
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4
Foundation components: disc: pads
2
Foundation components: disc
2
Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k

200k+

Saturn SL brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Saturn SL brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Brake failure 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1992 Saturn SL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · WI

Engine would accelerate when brakes were applied. The vehicle was diagnosed as it being the brake booster diaphram that is worn and leaking. The booster vacuum hose check valve grommet is torn. *jg

Filed Feb 13, 2002 · Body, Brakes · MI · 1 injury

Brakes failed and bumper is 36 inches long and sides have no bumper protection.

Filed Jul 20, 1998 · Brakes · VT

Abs sensor and brake cables are attached to brackets which have fallen off, and causing cables to shear off, resulting in loss of brakes and control. Consumer adds that the vehicle has had numerous brake repairs due to wrapped rotors and pads wearing prematurely, consumer feels there should be a recall should be issued.

Filed May 21, 1998 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

Serpentine belt replaced due to stiff power steering.

Filed May 11, 1998 · Brakes · UT

Front disc brake pulsation/vibration.

Filed Aug 14, 1996 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Driver replaced batteries 4 times, transmission slipping in 2nd gear, replaced generator wiring as per service recall, also replaced motor mounts and brake rotors and pads.

Filed Jul 10, 1996 · Brakes · WI

Wheel cylinder leaks.

Filed Jun 27, 1996 · Brakes, Seat belts · MA

While driving the front brake rotor separated from center and broke into half, also the covers that protect the motorized track run in front seats on both the driver and passenger side broke off.

Filed May 22, 1996 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

Right front brake rotor warped.

Filed Apr 4, 1996 · Brakes · 00

Squeaking sound comes from brakes area; metal to metal like grabbing noise; rotors replaced; problem still exists.

Questions about the 1992 Saturn SL brakes

Does the 1992 Saturn SL have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Saturn SL, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Saturn SL brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Saturn SL brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Saturn SL have bad brakes?

The Saturn SL model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (56 complaints), 1994 (45 complaints) and 1996 (43 complaints).