1998 Saturn S-Series Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Series Sedan years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Saturn S-Series Sedan. That ranks 6th out of 6 S-Series Sedan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 103,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Saturn S-Series Sedan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 103,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Saturn S-Series Sedan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Saturn S-Series Sedan.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 saturn s-series. While driving 40 mph, the check engine light illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle then began smoking and shut off. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle several times, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle continued to overheat, constantly leaked…
Other Saturn S-Series Sedan years
← 1997 S-Series Sedan · 1999 S-Series Sedan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 S-Series Sedan | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 S-Series Sedan | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 S-Series Sedan | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 S-Series Sedan | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 S-Series Sedan | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Saturn S-Series Sedan?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Saturn S-Series Sedan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Saturn S-Series Sedan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series Sedan model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.