1998 Saturn Sw Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Saturn Sw. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Experiencing a rattle or click noise from the rear of vehicle when turning at slow speeds and/or driving over uneven surfaces.*ak”
“Dt: 1998 saturn sw2. The consumer stated the driver's side seat belt broke while the vehicle was in use. The latch came loose. She has spoken with saturn, they told her to take it in to be inspected. On the way to the dealership they were pulled over for not wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the…”
“While driving 10 mph engine stalled. The dealer stated that the engine bearing wore out completely on one side. As a result, the engine needed to be replaced. *ak”
“Brake failure. On sr88 southbound to liberty rd. 19'98 saturn sw2, 110000 miles. Condition excellent. Coming to liberty rd at about 55 mph slowng for rt turn..brake pedal went to the floor. Zero braking effect. Luckily pulled ahead to a wide, safe shoulder. Called aaa for tow,,meantwhile pumped…”
“Accelerator pedal hinge broke... Leaving the accelerator pedal hanging from the accelerator cable. Car is not driveable.*ak”
“Vehicle burns oil prematurely. *ak”
“There is a crack in the front windshield that begins were the rear view mirror is attached to the windshield. Consumer can not see trough front windshield. *ak windshield was inspected for cracks, none was found. In addition, crack reached to both left and right sides that spanned approximately 8…”
“While driving at any speed and without any prior warning vehicle stalled. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Saturn Sw as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.