Saturn SL

19912002 · 48 configurations

Lowest
24
Average
27
Best
29

The Saturn SL has been tested by the EPA across 48 different configurations spanning model years 1991 through 2002. Over this period, the SL has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 24 MPG to 29 MPG, with an overall average of 27 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2002
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,200243427MPG
2002
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
2002
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233427MPG
2002
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050253629MPG
2001
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,200243427MPG
2001
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
2001
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050253629MPG
2001
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233427MPG
2000
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,200233427MPG
2000
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
2000
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050253629MPG
2000
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233427MPG
1999
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,200233327MPG
1999
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
1999
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233427MPG
1999
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050253629MPG
1998
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1998
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,200233427MPG
1998
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233326MPG
1998
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243628MPG
1997
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1997
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,200233327MPG
1997
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233327MPG
1997
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243628MPG
1996
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1996
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,200233327MPG
1996
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
1996
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050253629MPG
1995
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1995
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,200233327MPG
1995
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243628MPG
1995
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
1994
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233226MPG
1994
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1994
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
1994
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243428MPG
1993
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233326MPG
1993
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1993
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243328MPG
1993
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213225MPG
1992
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233226MPG
1992
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1992
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243528MPG
1992
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213025MPG
1991
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233226MPG
1991
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1991
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233427MPG
1991
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG

Historical Efficiency

2002
29
2001
29
2000
29
1999
29
1998
28
1997
28
1996
29
1995
28
1994
28
1993
28
1992
28
1991
27

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (SL) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Saturn SL. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Saturn Saturn SL grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
698
Total Deaths
600

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.2%
Fire Occurrence
1.1%
Speeding Involved
15.0%
DUI Involved
17.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

68%
Front
24%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes22
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2022
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
35
Deaths/Crash
0.92
2021
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2020
Fatal Crashes48
Fatalities
50
Deaths/Crash
1.04
2019
Fatal Crashes51
Fatalities
48
Deaths/Crash
0.94
2018
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
49
Deaths/Crash
0.88
2017
Fatal Crashes79
Fatalities
64
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2016
Fatal Crashes113
Fatalities
91
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2015
Fatal Crashes117
Fatalities
103
Deaths/Crash
0.88
2014
Fatal Crashes139
Fatalities
111
Deaths/Crash
0.80

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2000
6
1999
1
1997
1
1996
2
1995
2
1994
1
1993
1
1992
1
1991
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory