1998 Saturn S-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Saturn S-Series. That ranks 4th out of 8 S-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 90,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 100% | 90,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Saturn S-Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Saturn S-Series.
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.
Both power window regulators for the back windows fail to raise and lower the windows, left side in early 2004, and now the right side in late summer of 2005. I determined that the plastic mold injected slider (inside the metal track for the window) in the left rear window has broken, and i firmly…
The windshield wipers worked intermittently. *jb
Other Saturn S-Series years
← 1997 S-Series · 1999 S-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 S-Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 S-Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Saturn S-Series?
Owners most often report visibility problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Saturn S-Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Saturn S-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.