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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.
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.
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)
173 complaints filed by owners for this model year (23 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 173 complaints with NHTSA for the 1992 Saturn SL, most often about: Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
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.