1993 Saturn SL seat belts problems

14 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front: retractor
4
Front: anchorage
4
Front: webbing
1
Front: buckle assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Saturn SL seat belts problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Saturn SL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 25, 2006 · Seat belts · 135,310 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated the front seat belts would not extract. The dealer determined both retractor modules need to be replaced.

Filed Jun 18, 2002 · Seat belts · NY

While starting vehicle driver side seat belt will work on different occasions seat belt tends to be inoperable. Has had seat belt serviced. This will be the 2nd time for service on same problem.

Filed May 29, 2001 · Seat belts · MI

Driver's side restraint does not retract, leaving driver unrestrained. Dealer has been notified.*ak

Filed Oct 6, 1999 · Seat belts · NY

The shoulder belt retractors are jammed on driver's and passenger's sides, leaving occupants unprotected. Dealer has not seen.

Filed Feb 22, 1999 · Seat belts · MI

Automatic seatbelt harness moves back and forth while car is in motion. At times the harness has frozen part way through the track offering the driver no protection.

Filed Dec 3, 1998 · Seat belts · OH · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was backing out of a parking space, driving approximately 5-10mph she was struck by another driver . When thrown against the seat belt, the the seat belt disconected and consumer was injured.

Filed Aug 10, 1998 · Airbags, Seat belts · WI · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was rear-ended and pushed into the car in front of consumer. Had both fron tand rae impact. Driver's air bag failed to deploy, and shoulder belt did not lock in time to prevent driver from falling forward, hitting head on steering wheel. Also, seatback collapsed, driver fell backwards and hit back of head. Sustained injuries, and vehicle was totaled.

Filed Jun 30, 1998 · Seat belts · CA

The driver and passenger side automatic shoulder restraint system has failed. Both have intermittant problems, they will open and close at will for no apparent reason, safety alarm sounds randomly etc. I contacted the local saturn (of escondido) dealer and they state that it is may problem and not something covered under warranty. Have other saturn owners reported problems of this nature? I have contacted saturn through their web site but have not hear from them.

Filed Jun 11, 1998 · Seat belts · MA

When driving the driver's side seat shoulder belt became very tight, making it very impossible for the driver to make any type of movement when driving. Also, almost had an accident due to the problem. Consumer has contacted the dealer, please provide any further details.

Filed Dec 18, 1996 · Airbags, Seat belts · CO · crash · 1 injury

No deployment of airbag in accident.

Questions about the 1993 Saturn SL seat belts

Does the 1993 Saturn SL have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Saturn SL, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Saturn SL seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Saturn SL seat belts?

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

What year does the Saturn SL have the most seat belts problems?

The Saturn SL model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1994 (49 complaints), 1992 (29 complaints) and 1997 (25 complaints).