1998 Saturn SL: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 167 complaints about the 1998 Saturn SL describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2002
15
2001
5
2000
6
1999
12
1998
5
1997
6
1996
4
1995
13
1994
8
1993
8
1992
2
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Feb 28, 2014 · CA

Vehicle stalled for unknown reason. No check-engine light went on, so the mechanic could not check codes.

Filed May 4, 2007 · Engine · 40,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 saturn sl2. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure occurs when the vehicle has traveled long distances. The dealer is unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The current mileage is 181,000 and failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 8, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · AZ

While driving, the engine stalled. The dealer replaced the crankshaft senor and coolant temperature sensor, however the engine stalled again. *ak the power steering and ignition switch needed to be replaced. The gear did not shift properly, mainly in first gear.

Filed Jan 29, 2003 · Engine · MA

Vehicle stalled on several occasions.*jb ph

Filed Dec 20, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · 11,979 miles · OR

The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. The cam switch was replaced twice, the idle control was adjusted and the throttle was replaced yet the problem recurred. The vehicle lunged forward when the vehicle was shifted in reverse. The transmission was replaced.