1992 Saturn SL electrical problems

16 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 13%
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Alternator/generator/regulator
10
12v/24v/48v battery
4
Wiring
3
Wiring: interior/under dash
1
Ignition
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Saturn SL electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorReported August 10, 1993 · 352,833 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.
Risk: Should an electrical short circuit occur in thegenerator, the generator wiring harness would experience excessive current flow.under certain conditions, enough heat could be generated to ignite surroundingmaterials. If this occurs, an underhood fire could result with or without theengine running and without prior warning.
Remedy: The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.

Recall number 93V132000 · Recall details

What 1992 Saturn SL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 7, 2004 · Electrical · FL · fire

Vehicle was parked about 20 minutes when it suddenly caught on fire. The fire department was called. The fire department determined it was an electrical fire.

Filed Jul 8, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · TN · crash · fire · 1 injury

Ran off road and hit stump airbag failed.

Filed Jul 5, 2001 · Acceleration, Electrical · SC

Alternator has been replaced three times and battery replaced 5 times. Now experiencing surging, hesitation and stalling, and the dealer cannot find the cause after four trips.

Filed Feb 13, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

Since 1993 the alternator has been replaced 4 times due to heat related issues. Cj

Filed Jan 5, 2001 · Electrical · TX

While driving about 55 MPH heard noise coming from engine and lost power. Pulled off to side of road, then saw that altenator had fallen off vehicle.

Filed Sep 17, 2000 · Electrical · OK

Alternator failed two months prior to recall announced on possible fire hazard on vehicle. Due to mileage, vehicle was outside of warrenty, had to pay out of pocket for replacement. Manufacturer contacted regards to possible failure due to same reason as recall. Manufaturer stated there was no chance. (recall was for alternator/alternator failed) mechanic stated if diodes did not burnout, may have cause a fire. Recall was based on possible fire hazard in alternator system.

Filed Apr 2, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Passive restraint system on passenger side failed without trauma, engine mount failed causing steering difficulty and loud noise, gas gauge began bouncing randomly, o-rings in A/C failed twice, despite retrofit, A/C again inoperative due to "o-rings" water pump leaked at 40,000 miles, battery dead in one year in arizona.

Filed Oct 20, 1998 · Electrical · NY

While driving at 55 MPH noticed smoke coming from the steering column and pulled over. The consumer got out the vehicle and left the key in the ingition and the vehicle lost all power. The whole electrical system died out. The vehicle was in the shop and was repaied. The shop repaired the harness and now the electrical item's don't work.

Filed Oct 13, 1998 · Electrical · FL

Alternator has been replaced three times within one month, vehicle automatically cuts off while driving. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Manufacturer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem.

Filed Sep 1, 1998 · Electrical · FL

Alternator failed, replaced and continued to fail.

Questions about the 1992 Saturn SL electrical

Does the 1992 Saturn SL have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the electrical of the 1992 Saturn SL, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Saturn SL electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Saturn SL electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 93V132000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Saturn SL have the most electrical problems?

The Saturn SL model years with the most electrical complaints are 2002 (43 complaints), 1996 (39 complaints) and 1997 (31 complaints).