1999 Saturn Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 10, 2005 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Coupe years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Saturn Coupe. That is the most of any Coupe model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Saturn Coupe problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~43,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%———
Engine and Engine Cooling133%———
Vehicle Speed Control133%43,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 1200112005: 120051

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Saturn Coupe recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Saturn Coupe.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

On several occasions the engine of my wife's saturn [xxx] has continued to run at an elevated speed when the accelerator is released. Then when the brake pedal is pressed the entire car shakes. If the transmission is shifted into neutral the rpms drop, but when it is put back into drive the rpms…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 10, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10116700

Saturn's have a low air intake (we were told this by other mechanics) which is why our engine flooded so easily. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 18, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 748657

Consumer hit a deer dead center, and neither airbag deployed. Contacted dealer. *ak

Air Bags · received Jun 30, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 864627

Other Saturn Coupe years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
199930
1997 Coupe20
1996 Coupe10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Saturn Coupe?

Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Saturn Coupe?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Saturn Coupe a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Coupe model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.