1995 Saturn SL Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · 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 engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 355 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1995 Saturn SL overview page.
What owners report
“ENGINE HEAD WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK IN THE 5TH JOURNAL. CAR RUNNING NORMALLY, WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE PRESENCE OF OIL IN THE COOLANT…”NHTSA complaint 704400 — filed 03/13/1999
“HEAD GASKET CRACKED CAUSING FAILURE OF OTHER COMPONENTS. (QCAW)”NHTSA complaint 538910 — filed 08/10/1998
“WHILE DRIVNG, THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP, WHERE THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED…”NHTSA complaint 817683 — filed 10/27/1997
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1995 Saturn SL have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1995 Saturn SL: 34 of 355 complaints on file (9.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1995 Saturn SL have in total?
355 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 75 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 57 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
