1998 Saturn S-Series Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 14, 2003 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S-Series Wagon years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 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 Wagon. That ranks 2nd out of 3 S-Series Wagon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. 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 1998 Saturn S-Series Wagon problems

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

Seats1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seats1100%———

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

1998 Saturn S-Series Wagon recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Saturn S-Series Wagon.

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Recent owner reports

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

Consumer was rearended by another vehicle. Which caused the driver's seat back to collapse in the rear position, also the head rest separated from the seat. Driver suffered injuries.*jb

Seats · received Jan 14, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10003808

Other Saturn S-Series Wagon years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 S-Series Wagon10
2000 S-Series Wagon40
199810

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Saturn S-Series Wagon?

Owners most often report seats problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Saturn S-Series Wagon?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Saturn S-Series Wagon a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series Wagon model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.