Saturn SL
Model Year Comparison
- Worst Model Year
- 1997
- Worst Category
- engine Problems
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Saturn SL — feel free to add yours here. Probably because it's so old, no one bothers to post complaints anymore.
Although the 2000 Saturn SL has the most overall complaints, we rate the 1997 model year as worse because of other possible factors such as higher repair cost or more problems at lower mileage. The most-reported problem is with the 1997 Saturn SL for clutch started slipping.
Worst Saturn SL Problems
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#1: Clutch Started Slipping 1997 SL
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $700
- Average Mileage:
- 135,000 mi
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#2: Electrical Draw Killing Battery 1997 SL
- Average Cost to Fix:
- N/A
- Average Mileage:
- 74,000 mi
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#3: Water Pump Failure 1998 SL
- Average Cost to Fix:
- N/A
- Average Mileage:
- 115,000 mi