Shift cable linkage broke at shifter while shifting during acceleration ,momentary loss of control due to no power at wheels near miss of big rig. Had to drive on sidewalk-and lawn.
1992 Saturn SL transmission problems
13 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Manual transmission5
- Automatic transmission4
- Clutch assembly1
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Saturn SL transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train
- What is wrong
- The transaxle valve assemblies were improperly machined. Vehicles may not properly engage in neutral or park, even though the gear selector indicates the vehicle is in neutral or park.
- Risk
- If the gear selector indicates the vehicle is in park orneutral, it could be in reverse or drive. If this happens, the car could startin reverse or drive, or might move unexpectedly, which may result in a vehiclecrash or injury to persons outside the vehicle, without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Replace the defective valve bodies.
Recall number 92V098000 · Recall details
What 1992 Saturn SL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Shifter cable end fastner broke rendering shifter inoperable.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When changing gears vehicle hesitates before engaging the gear. If driver's foot is not on brake pedal, at this time, vehicle would take off. Problem was reported to the dealership about 8 or 9 months ago. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Shifter cable end fastener broke rendering shifter inoperable
Shifter cable end fastener broke, rendering the transmission inoperable while driving in traffic.
Poor traction on wet pavement.
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.
Right front brake rotor warped.
Questions about the 1992 Saturn SL transmission
Does the 1992 Saturn SL have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the transmission of the 1992 Saturn SL, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Saturn SL transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Saturn SL transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 92V098000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Saturn SL have bad transmission?
The Saturn SL model years with the most transmission complaints are 1995 (40 complaints), 1996 (37 complaints) and 1994 (35 complaints).
Other 1992 Saturn SL problems
Seat belts 29Engine 24Brakes 19Seats 18Electrical 16Acceleration 6Steering 5Visibility 4Wheels 4Airbags 3Suspension 3Fuel system 2Locks 2Body 1Tires 1
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