1995 Saturn SL acceleration problems

24 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 24
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Accelerator pedal
4
Linkages
2
Cables
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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175k-200k

200k+

Saturn SL acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1995 Saturn SL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 23, 2001 · Acceleration · CA

Intermittent problem at various speeds, dramatic speed reduction and high speed acceleration.

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Acceleration · AZ

Throttle plate at air inlet to fuel injection system sticks each time pedal is initially pressed down from a released position, eventually releasing with sufficient applied force. This can result in a substantial jolt in acceleration from a vehicle-stopped position. Saturn service confirms that this is a relatively common problem, and is easily repaired as a maintenance procedure.

Filed Mar 6, 2000 · Acceleration · NY

While idling in park position engine began racing on its own accord. This has happened several times while driving. Contacted dealer and manufacturer. While pulling into the dealership engine began to race. Put it in park and got the service manager to observe. He had no explanation.

Filed Jan 24, 2000 · Acceleration · NY

While driving on highway at approximately 45mph and the accelerator pedal, on its own accord, went straight to the floor. Had to turn off ignition switch to shut vehicle off. This has happened twice. Contacted dealer.

Filed Nov 28, 1999 · Acceleration · NY

Car loses power /a slight gas smell /car cuts out/ check engine light comes on/ starts again after a few tries/ car has beenserviced 4 times/it runs well sometimes/ then it does it again/mechanic does not know what it is/when he has car it does not do it/he does see gas all over engine a few times/

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Acceleration, Visibility · PA

After barely two years, the cruise control began working only intermittently; it now seldom works. Before the car had 50,000 miles, the sunroof would get stuck in the open position whenever it was used. Eventually, after a saturn dealer claimed it could not replicate the problem, the sunroof became permanently stuck in the open position and had to be replaced.

Filed Aug 12, 1999 · Acceleration · IL

Sudden acceleration whenever in slow traffic. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and nothing could be found.

Filed Apr 13, 1998 · Acceleration · MD

While driving 65 MPH on interstate accelerator pedal broke. Wner notes pedal is made of pvc type material.

Filed Feb 11, 1998 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL

Brakes failed causing a collision.

Filed Sep 24, 1997 · Acceleration · NY

When after sittin governight, and when first starting early in the morning, the throttle would stick and not return. It was diagnosed as a binding cable.

Questions about the 1995 Saturn SL acceleration

Does the 1995 Saturn SL have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the acceleration of the 1995 Saturn SL, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Saturn SL acceleration problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Saturn SL acceleration?

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

What year does the Saturn SL have the most acceleration problems?

The Saturn SL model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1994 (37 complaints), 1995 (24 complaints) and 1993 (19 complaints).