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1999 Saturn SL
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | 329 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 | 342 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 | 329 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 | 306 |
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME OF THE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS THAT WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED AT THE CENTER PILLAR AND COULD FALL OUT, MAKING THE SEAT BELT INOPERATIVE.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
232 complaints filed by owners for this model year (35 involving a crash, 1 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 1999 Saturn SL?
EPA figures for the 1999 Saturn SL reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1999 Saturn SL?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1999 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 1999 Saturn SL?
Owners have filed 232 complaints with NHTSA for the 1999 Saturn SL, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train. 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.