1994 Saturn SL Reviews - Page 11 of 20

Clutch disk failure at 152,000 miles.

Seat padding was thinning by 130,000.

Very impressed with my first Saturn. Wanted an inexpensive transport and got more than I paid for. Purchased at 125,000 miles and replaced clutch at 130,000. Engine and body are solid as a rock, protective and gave 37+ MPH.

Note: My daughter was hit from rear while stopped by Lincoln doing 50mph. Both cars were totaled. My daughter had minimal injuries could still drive the car. The Lincoln driver had to climb into back seat to exit her car; front doors jammed. I recommend the Saturn SL series for good basic transport, especially for students or commuters.

Alternator/generator blew at 40,000 miles.

Valve cover gasket blew at 100,000 miles.

Clutch went out at 150,000 miles.

Drivers seat wore out at 180,000 miles.

Thermostat went out at 210,000 miles.

Outside of routine maintenance and general equipment wear, relatively trouble free. It does burn a considerable amount of oil, however and currently has coolant system problems. Both are to be expected in a 10 year old car with 210,000 miles.

The fuel pump went out at around 60,000 miles.

The alternator went out at around 120,000 miles.

The radiator sprung a large leak at 125,000 miles.

The driver's seat is in terrible shape and badly worn.

The headliner is peeling off and regularly sends little flakes floating around the car.

At around 50,000 miles the gas mileage dropped significantly and it started burning a lot of oil.

The ignition is faulty; my key is stuck in the ignition and the bell to remind me to pull the key out therefore dings whenever the door is open. This is true even on the (rare) occasions the key pops out. This first happened at around 115,000 miles.

The car overheats in traffic despite having plenty of coolant. This problem commenced at about 125,000 miles.

The odometer and trip meter are broken and froze at approximately 132,000 miles, though they were intermittent before that.

I loved this car until around 75,000 miles, and now I'm really fed up. I have taken excellent care of it, service every 3000 miles, and I don't feel that it has held up well at all, particularly by comparison with my previous car, a Mazda 626, which didnt' begin to experience similar problems until around 200,000 miles. I'm a big believer that cars should last 10 years with care, and this one isn't quite going to make it. I'm off to buy a Civic this weekend.

I have also been quite dissatisfied with the dealership for about the last 5 years. They were terrific for the first 5 years though.

2 Muffler replacements 145,000 and 160,000

Clutch replacement (understandable) at 139,000m

Tie Rods were replaced at 148,000 (I personally do not believe they even needed to be fixed)

Leaking sunroof and sides because of poor quality of sealing.

Very loud car for some reason.

Very sticky gas pedal with 5-speed manual.

I have been very surprised with my Saturn! Not knowing very much of the Saturn company, I was nervous buying the car with 130,000 miles. I'm so glad I did. Very reliable, cheap to keep on the road. Despite it's plastic sides, I feel safe. Transmission is great and smooth, but sticky sticky gas pedal for some reason. Great sounds system, excellent handling for tight turns. very slow acceleration. Seemed significantly less powerful with every 10,000 but still fun.