1992 Saturn SL engine problems

24 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 24
of this car's complaints: 20%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
17
Engine: gasoline
3
Cooling system
3
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
2
Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
1
Exhaust system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Saturn SL engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1992 Saturn SL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 23, 2001 · Engine, Seats · AZ

We moved from louisiana to arizona at that time we noticed oil in coolant-replaced head gasket no noticeable cracks in head, vehicle never over heated while driving prior to this incident. Left front seat in a permanent slant backward.

Filed Feb 13, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

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

Filed Oct 16, 2000 · Engine · OH

Motor mounts have deteriorated. Motor mounts have been replaced twice.*ak

Filed Oct 12, 2000 · Engine · IL

Engine block cracked spontaneously. Head gasket probably ruptured.

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 Dec 2, 1999 · Engine · MN

After purchasing the car had an oil change and noticied engine was burning two quarts of oil from the exhaust every 2000 miles. Contacted dealer ,and was told that warranty expired. They think it could be a leaking valve stem or valve guides, but they needed to do a compression test, and it would cost about a 1,000.

Filed Nov 29, 1999 · Engine · PA

Saturned refused to help with the costs

Filed Feb 2, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · UT

No summary listed for this vehicle.

Filed Nov 19, 1998 · Engine · MO

When driving about 45 MPH three seals and the valves burned out, and it reduced the power. The dealer states needs engine overhaul.

Filed Oct 30, 1998 · Engine · NY

Serpentine belt and tensioner failed causing power steering, anti lock brakes and water pump to fail, resulting in difficulty maintaining control of vehicle.

Questions about the 1992 Saturn SL engine

Does the 1992 Saturn SL have engine problems?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the engine of the 1992 Saturn SL, 20% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Saturn SL engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Saturn SL engine?

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

What year does the Saturn SL have bad engine?

The Saturn SL model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (68 complaints), 1996 (63 complaints) and 1999 (47 complaints).