What is the fuel economy of a 1992 Saturn SL?

EPA figures for the 1992 Saturn SL reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1992 Saturn SL?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1992 Saturn SL. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1992 Saturn SL?

Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA for the 1992 Saturn SL, most often about: Seat Belts, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Saturn · 1992

1992 Saturn SL

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.9L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	23	32	26	342
1.9L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	21	29	24	370
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	24	35	28	317
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	30	25	355

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 92V098000

THE TRANSAXLE VALVE ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MACHINED. VEHICLES MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE IN NEUTRAL OR PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES THE VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL OR PARK.

Campaign 93V132000

THE GENERATOR ELECTRICAL WIRING IS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE GENERATOR.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

113 complaints filed by owners for this model year (19 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 24 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19 Electrical System 14

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.