Saturn Sw years to avoid
The Saturn Sw years to avoid are 1995 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1991 is the cleanest year on record.
274
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
1991–2001
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Sw years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 52 |
Every Sw year
Common questions
What are the worst Saturn Sw years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Sw years to avoid are 1995. The cleanest year on record is 1991.
What is the best year for the Saturn Sw?
By complaint volume, 1991 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Sw years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Saturn Sw have?
Across all model years, the Sw has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 274 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.