NHTSA — Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1995 Saturn SL electrical problems

electrical problem

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1995 Saturn SL Owner Comments

problem #5

Sep 252001

(reported on)

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The alternator failed.

- West Hills, CA, USA

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problem #4

Mar 261999

SL

  • miles
While driving on highway vehicle would shut down after reaching 65mph. Also, instrument lights would come on prior to shutting off. Alternator was replaced & 2 weeks later the vehicle stalled out again on the highway. Had the vehicle serviced on 27 May 1999 & no problem was found at that time.

- Fresh Meadows, NY, USA

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problem #3

Apr 301999

SL

  • miles
Car has only 38,000 miles on it. In the last 30 days, it's been towed three times. It overheated, the clutch went out and then the alternator went out.

- Coppell, TX, USA

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problem #2

Sep 111997

SL

  • miles
Alternator failed.

- Apex, NC, USA

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problem #1

Apr 011998

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The alternator wore out, draining the battery. Dealer has a back order of the alternators.

- Westfield, NJ, USA

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