1994 Saturn SL Seats:front Assembly:recliner Problems
NHTSA component category: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How seats:front assembly:recliner ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 286 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1994 Saturn SL overview page.
What owners report
“CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED. THERE IS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION AT THIS TIME. #3805-EA-98-017.”NHTSA complaint 828935 — filed 10/14/1998
“THE SEATBACK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FAILS TO STAY IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. OWNER HAS NOT HAD THE…”NHTSA complaint 825772 — filed 08/05/1998
“WHEN TRAVELING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK RECLINED TO THE REST POSITION, CONSUMER HAD NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER. OTHER SHOP REPAIR HAS REPLACED PARTS, PARTS NUMBER…”NHTSA complaint 825368 — filed 07/29/1998
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Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1994 Saturn SL have seats:front assembly:recliner problems?
Seats:front Assembly:recliner is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1994 Saturn SL: 29 of 286 complaints on file (10.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1994 Saturn SL have in total?
286 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 51 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 41 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's seats:front assembly:recliner category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
