"How reliable is the 1994 Saturn Saturn?"

"Based on 48 NHTSA complaints, the 1994 Saturn Saturn has a median complaint mileage of 0 miles. The most common issue is Recliner."

"What are common problems with the 1994 Saturn Saturn?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Saturn Saturn is Recliner, accounting for a significant portion of the 48 total complaints filed."

1994 Saturn Saturn: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 48 complaints

Total Complaints

Recliner

Top Issue

Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Recliner

Frontal

Rotor

Pads

Gasoline

Retractor

Webbing

Foundation Components

Buckle Assembly

Pedals And Linkages

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"STARTER FAILED. *SKD"

"DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT CUTS INTO SIDE OF NECK, CAUSING BELT TO GRAB DRIVER WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN DOOR, RESULTING IN INJURY. *SKD"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

NY: 17 CA: 6 MI: 5 MD: 4 FL: 3 PA: 2 TN: 2 CO: 1 MO: 1 MA: 1

Who Files Complaints?

37.5%

Original Owners

62.5%

Second+ Owners

Saturn Saturn — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1992	20	-	Lower Ball Joint	3
1993	28	-	Recliner	5
1995	36	-	Frontal	5
1996	30	-	Seats	3
1997	39	135,236	Fuel Pump	2
1998	20	-	Gasoline	2

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28