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1993 Saturn SW
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 | 22 | 32 | 26 | 342 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 | 370 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 | 317 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 32 | 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 POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL AT THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY BE FORMED INCORRECTLY. INCORRECTLY FORMED TERMINALS CAN CONTACT THE STARTER SOLENOID HOUSING AND CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHORT CIRCUIT.
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)
35 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 2 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 1993 Saturn SW?
EPA figures for the 1993 Saturn SW reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1993 Saturn SW?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1993 Saturn SW. 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 1993 Saturn SW?
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA for the 1993 Saturn SW, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Seat Belts, Structure. 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.