1999 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 1999 Saturn S-Series. That ranks 4th out of 8 S-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 41,000 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 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 76,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Saturn S-Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
I have a 1999 saturn. It keeps stalling while in motion. It will work fine for a few weeks, then all of the sudden it will "act up" and the rpms will dance around until it finally stalls. I have had this happen many times already. I believe it should be included with the timing chain inquiry, but i…
Bad ignition switch, three times the car acted like it had a dead battery, the third it went completely dead, like the battery was disconnected. Jiggled key in switch and it came back to life. Had to have switch replaced, keys coded, etc. *jb
Other Saturn S-Series years
← 1998 S-Series · 2000 S-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 S-Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 S-Series | 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 1999 Saturn S-Series?
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 1999 Saturn S-Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.