- Worst Model Year:
- 2000
- Worst Complaint:
- transmission failure
Here are the Saturn SL2s that have the most problems reported over the last 10 years.
The 1999 Saturn SL2 has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 1999 SL2 for engine is burning oil and smoking.
Worst Reported Problems with the SL2
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#1: transmission failure on the 2000 SL2
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#2: problems shifting into reverse on the 1995 SL2
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#3: car shuts down while idling on the 1997 SL2
Latest Owner Complaints About the SL2
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hard to crank and stalls -- 1995 SL2:
First, let me say I love my car, original engine, transmisison and clutch. One very cold winter day I believe the fuel line froze and I lost power. A few days later it would stall and run rough. turns out it was the position sensor and here i thought my car was finally giving up on me. After ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 1995 SL2 owners.
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engine is burning oil and smoking -- 1999 SL2:
I want to know, is there a recall for this,cause it will smoke if idle for 15 min or so,I wonder what causes it ,there is no oil dripping. Read more »
This problem has been reported 6 times by other 1999 SL2 owners.
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key won't turn in ignition -- 1999 SL2:
i was going to start my car all the sudden the key wouldent turn i was going to be late for work untill i tried almost braking the key off! Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1999 SL2 owners.
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will not start -- 1999 SL2:
Only gripe I have is that the Saturn will not start and need to find out what is wrong. It has fuel and spark and turns over fine. Thankfully it was in my driveway when it wouldn't start. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1999 SL2 owners.
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won't start -- 1999 SL2:
Not sure what is wrong with the car yet, still searching. Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 1999 SL2 owners.