1995 Saturn SW Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SW years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Saturn SW. That is the most of any SW model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (9 complaints, 25%), typically at around 99,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 36owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Saturn SW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 25% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 22% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 17% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 14% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 8% | 163,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 88,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 163,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Saturn SW recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied.
Risk: If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.
Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Problem: The automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly was improperly adjusted making it possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed, or remove the ignition key with the shift lever in a position other than "park." this does not meet the requirements of fmvss 114, "theft protection."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: unintended vehicle movement can occur which could result in an accident.
Fix: Consumers are being asked to inspect the park lock cable. If it does not perform correctly, dealers will make the necessary adjustments.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front seat back can recline or collapse (RQ00005) — opened Feb 16, 2000, closed Aug 19, 2000, led to recall 99V045000.
- Cruise control failures (EA95003) — opened Feb 24, 1995, closed May 31, 1996.
- Cruise control failure (PE94079) — opened Nov 7, 1994, closed Feb 24, 1995.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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My wife was driving her 1995 saturn sw! Wagon at 50 mph on freeway. Without warning the vehicle went out of control to the left. She managed to get it off the roadway. Initial inspection indicated a broken axle. Upon further inspection by saturn mechanic, vehicles engine cradle is completely rusted…
I bought a 1995 saturn from precision tune auto. The car was supposed to be cleaned, and wiring fixed. No mention of seat problem. Though there has been some failure with top part of seat, to fall back for some reason. Front seat. Trouble with car. Bad gas mileage, engine sounds like valve trouble…
Oil consumption, caused a blown engine. *ak
Drivers side seat belt locked up. The seat belt latch did not consistently latch to the belt metal contact. *ak *cb *jb
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Saturn SW?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, seats problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Saturn SW?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Saturn SW a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SW model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.