1993 Saturn SL engine problems
The 1993 Saturn SL has 36 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
36
Engine complaints
16%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON PARKING LOT, LEFT VEHICLE FOR A HALF HOUR, RETURNED TO VEHICLE, FIRE & POLICE DEPT. SURROUNDED VEHICLE WHICH HAD CAUGHT FIRE/BURNED. *AK”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1993 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA has 36 complaints about the 1993 Saturn SL engine — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.