Driver side airbag did not deploy in head-on collision with a speed of 50-55 m.p.h.
1994 Saturn SL airbags problems
20 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 18 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- crashes
- 18
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal18
- Side/window2
At what mileage
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Saturn SL airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Saturn SL airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Saturn SL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Email fwd fm fhwa inquiring how to have a 1994 saturn sl2 inspected to find out why the airbags did not deploy in a head on collision, her daughter was injuried.*mr *cb
As a result of being rear ended, the driver's seat back collapsed. *ak. The air bags did not deploy when the consumer's vehicle was pushed into another vehicle.
Ltr was sent dated 1/29/02 w/accident rpt. Injury was fractured sternum. As I changed lanes at freeway speed the traffic in the lane I entered stopped. I braked hard but could not avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me. The airbag did not deploy and the shoulder restraint did not lock (it never has and I didn't realize it should). I was wearing the lap and shoulder belts. The lap belt held me in place, but my upper body hit the steering wheel. I had damage repairs done at a 21st century ins recommended shop. I have not had any modifications to the belts or airbag since the accident in case it needs to be analyzed by the federal safety agency, & only saturn of torrance has ever serviced my car since purchase (except for damage repair for this accident).
Driver's side air bag is disengaging from air bag module, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Consumer was traveling approximately 10 MPH when vehicle was hit by a commercial vehicle traveling an estimated 30 to 40 MPH. Driver's airbag failed to deploy, and no determination has been made as to reason for failure. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Vehicle rear-ended at stoplight by another vehicle traveling approximately 35mph. Driver seatback failed, throwing driver onto her back, causing extensive back and neck injuries. Driver was wearing full lap and shoulder belts. Airbag did not deploy.
While driving at approximately 30 MPH consumer's vehicle was rearended, and then pushed into the vehicle in front. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy, causing injuries.
Consumer was in an accident on 18 nov 98 , and air bag did not deploy. He was driving about 60 MPH when he hit the other car.
While driving about 40 MPH the gas pedal broke, causing the pedal to go down the floorboard. When consumer tried to pull the gas pedal up, he hit a mailbox and the air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer found no defect with the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired.
Questions about the 1994 Saturn SL airbags
Does the 1994 Saturn SL have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the airbags of the 1994 Saturn SL, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Saturn SL airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Saturn SL airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Saturn SL have bad airbags?
The Saturn SL model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (31 complaints), 1994 (20 complaints) and 1999 (20 complaints).
Other 1994 Saturn SL problems
Seat belts 49Seats 48Brakes 45Engine 39Acceleration 37Transmission 35Electrical 23Visibility 15Steering 11Tires 6Fuel system 5Body 3Lights 3Suspension 2
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