1993 Saturn SL brakes problems

36 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 36
of this car's complaints: 21%
crashes: 6
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
13
Foundation components
6
Foundation components: disc: pads
4
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
3
Foundation components: disc: rotor
3
Foundation components: disc
3
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Disc: rotor
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Saturn SL brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Saturn SL brakes

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

Brake failure 14 ABS 9

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Saturn SL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 1, 2002 · Brakes · VA

Total brake failure on braking from 40mph. Brake pedal goes to the floor but does not stop vehicle.

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Brakes · OH

Abs light was coming on and off intermittently, currently, ABS light remains on while driving, and causes ABS to be non operational. Dealer was notified. *ak computer found error and if the code resets consumer will need to replace ABS controller.

Filed Sep 24, 2000 · Brakes · AL

Brakes do not work sometimes no matter what your speed is sometimes they stop and sometimes they hit the floor.dealer does not know why,apparently the ABS system runs a check when you first start your car that is what it appears to be doing when I loose my brakes no one knows why

Filed Oct 4, 1999 · Brakes · NY · crash · 1 injury

Without warning consumer went to stop and there were no brakes, and pedal went to floor. Consumer had to jump curb to avoid hitting vehicle that was at a stop light. Attempted to make a right hand turn, but there was a brick in the way, car went into a pedestrian walk area, and crashed head-on into a van. Then vehicle stopped.

Filed Jul 7, 1999 · Brakes · CA

When applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop emergency brake had to be used to stop vehicle. Dealer replaced master cylinder.

Filed Jan 11, 1999 · Brakes · SC · crash

Was slowing down to make a left hand turn at 10mph, applied brakes & no braking power. Vehicle hit a ditch. Driver's air bag did not deploy. Police officer checked vehicle & noticed no brakes. Had vehicle towed to dealership.

Filed Dec 3, 1998 · Brakes · GA · crash

When applying brakes on an incline, the pedal went to the floor and there was no braking ability. This happened on a clear day on dry pavement, without any kind of warning. This incident caused driver to crash into two cars.

Filed Oct 7, 1998 · Brakes · GA

Total failure of brakes.

Filed Jul 31, 1998 · Brakes · CA

Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions the pedal went to the floor and brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Please provide details.

Filed Jun 22, 1998 · Brakes · NJ · 2 injuries

Error in the ssembly of the upper fittings to the brake lines caused loss of hydrolic pressure which resulted in a vehicle collision due to brake failure.

Questions about the 1993 Saturn SL brakes

Does the 1993 Saturn SL have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 36 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Saturn SL, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1993 Saturn SL brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 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).