1999 Saturn SL review from North America
"If Saturn was the only car made, I would ride a bicycle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The doors have always leaked when raining or washing the car.
I had to have the oxygen sensor replaced 4 months ago.
My head gasket blew at 59,000 miles, for no obvious reason.
Sometimes the ignition switch gets stuck and will not turn.
General comments?
It is good on gas.
I've never had a major problem out of it until this year.
Customer service at both dealer and company is not what they preach it to be.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59400 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Wagon |
| Date of Entry | 1st April, 2003 |