1999 Saturn Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 5, 2004 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sedan years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Saturn Sedan. That is the most of any Sedan model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 57,000 miles. 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 1999 Saturn Sedan problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~57,000 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%57,000——
Tires150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012004: 120041

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Saturn Sedan recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Saturn Sedan.

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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.

My daughters 1999 saturn sl car with 57000 miles on it has started smoking from the exhaust and i'm very worried about the engine holding up. We have always changed the oil at 3k miles. Also, i understand that other customers have this problem too. I'm very unhappy with what could be a major engine…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Mar 5, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10060522

Firestone radial tires 185-65 r15 experienced inner wall deterioration. *slc

Tires · received Oct 5, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 555434

Other Saturn Sedan years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
199920
1996 Sedan10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Saturn Sedan?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Saturn Sedan?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Saturn Sedan a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sedan model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.