1994 Saturn SL steering problems

11 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Hydraulic power assist system
3
Steering wheel/handle bar
2
Rack and pinion
2
Linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
1
Hydraulic power assist: pump
1
Gear box: shaft sector
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Saturn SL steering problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1994 Saturn SL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 30, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · NE

I feel that saturn made a lemon and I bought it! I have brought this up to my sales person. He refused to take my phone calls. Saturn refuses to give me the names of the "higher-ups" in which to bring my grievances too. I feel there are too many major repairs for only 29,000 miles that I have put on this car. No safety defect listed.

Filed Apr 9, 2000 · Engine, Steering · NY

Head gasket failed prematurely. Nlm

Filed Jun 30, 1999 · Steering · VA

This defect matches the federal safety agency campaign id #:99v045000. The driver-side seat slips backward when you lean back on it.

Filed Sep 22, 1998 · Steering · NY · 1 injury

Vehicle swerved to the left hitting another car.

Filed Sep 4, 1998 · Engine, Steering · MD

While driving heard noise. Rack& pinion steering failed. Problem was fixed, but it reoccurred. *ak timing chain failed.

Filed Aug 20, 1998 · Steering · MI

Power steering is defective. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

Filed Aug 5, 1998 · Steering · PA

Had missed exit. Started to make left turn wheels rubbed against curb. Pulled steering wheel to right, steering wheel did not turn. Was upon median strip after going 15mph. Under carriage pushed backwards. Towed to dealer. Mechanic did not look at it. Insurance adjuster will be looking at vehicle's steering wheel.

Filed Mar 4, 1997 · Brakes, Engine · ME

Defective fuel pump; also, power steering motor/seat belt/timing chain/front brake rotors failed.

Filed Jan 31, 1997 · Steering · ME

Defective pump assembly for power steering motor.

Filed Aug 26, 1996 · Steering · CA

Steering knuckle broke while driving 3mph, causing complete loss of steering. Consumer states the area where part failed shows material casting flaws and sections where rubbing occurred prior to part failure.

Questions about the 1994 Saturn SL steering

Does the 1994 Saturn SL have steering problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Saturn SL, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Saturn SL steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Saturn SL steering?

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

What year does the Saturn SL have bad steering?

The Saturn SL model years with the most steering complaints are 1995 (37 complaints), 1996 (20 complaints) and 1994 (11 complaints).