1999 Saturn S-Series Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Series Sedan years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Saturn S-Series Sedan. That is the most of any S-Series Sedan model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 82,665 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 50% | 82,665 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | 80,934 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | 80,934 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 25% | 80,934 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Saturn S-Series Sedan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
In january, february and march of 2003 i experienced repeated stalling on the highway with my 1999 saturn. No one, including a saturn dealer, knew what was wrong. By trial and error, it seemed that if i kept the gas tank at least half full i could avoid the problem. It wasn't the best solution, but…
A wire melted in my wiring harness behind the dash board. This stopped the car from running. If it happened while driving, it could cause a crash due to the sudden loss of power or could have started a fire.
Driver was rearened in traffic accident on freeway, drivers seat belt did not lock, drivers side airbag did not deploy, and drivers side seat broke, and driver was laid in back seat.*ak
I have complained for more than 2 years about excessive engine noise but got no meaningful response until 48000 miles when a service technician (not at a dealer) found that the resonator has a crack. Calls to exhaust shops indicate that this is not a rare occurrence. One of the selling points of…
Other Saturn S-Series Sedan years
← 1998 S-Series Sedan · 2000 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 S-Series Sedan | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 S-Series Sedan | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Saturn S-Series Sedan?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Saturn S-Series Sedan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.