Recall 93v132000. Car was parked and engine was turned off for approximately 10 minutes. Came to the car and saw blue/black smoke coming from under the hood/engine, sparks and fire from the carriage of the car. Waiting for fire department to come. Car turned on by itself, and went forward in first gear and hit a building. Fire deparment put fire out. Tow company has car waiting for report. Vehicle not included in recall .
The worst 1992 Saturn SW problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
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Recalls 1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.
- Risk
- Should an electrical short circuit occur in thegenerator, the generator wiring harness would experience excessive current flow.under certain conditions, enough heat could be generated to ignite surroundingmaterials. If this occurs, an underhood fire could result with or without theengine running and without prior warning.
- Remedy
- The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.
Recall number 93V132000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
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Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Saturn SW 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1992 Saturn SW owners say
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Questions about the 1992 Saturn SW
Is the 1992 Saturn SW reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1992 Saturn SW, fewer than a typical SW model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Saturn SW?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1992 Saturn SW have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Saturn SW electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 93V132000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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