1993 Saturn SL transmission problems
The 1993 Saturn SL has 28 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
28
Transmission complaints
12%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. HAVE TO BRAKE AHEAD OF TIME TO AVOID ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED AND RESURFACED ROTORS 2 TIMES. TRANSMISSION LEAKING. REPLACED VALVE BODY COVER GASKET. ANOTHER MECHANIC CLAIMS CRACK IN TRANMISSION. FIRST HALF WAS DONE UNDER WARRANTY. SECOND TIME ROTORS/PADS WARRANTY…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1993 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 1993 Saturn SL transmission — 12% 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.