Across the 6 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 115 owner complaints for the Saturn SW. The 1997 model year has the most complaints (31).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 6 | 1 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2000 | 7 | 15 | 2 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 1999 | 1 | 16 | 4 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 27 | 4 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 31 | 1 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 20 | 1 | Not rated | 27 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY. IF IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE VENT VALVE WELD ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.