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1991 Saturn Sw: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 1991 Saturn Sw: 1 recall, 0 owner complaints.

1vehicle recalls
0owner complaints
0mention a crash
–best combined mpg
1991 Saturn Sw
Photo: Bull-Doser · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Recalls

1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

Electrical Vehicle recall #93V132000 · 1993 · 352,833 vehicles

What's wrong: The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which May be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.

Why it matters: Should an electrical short circuit occur in thegenerator, the generator wiring harness would experience excessive current flow.under certain conditions, enough heat could be generated to ignite surroundingmaterials. If this occurs, an underhood fire could result with or without theengine running…

The fix: The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.

Most-reported problems

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Saturn Sw so far.

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 1991 Saturn Sw.

eManualOnline Download (PDF), keep forever

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Mitchell 1 DIY Online access, factory-level data

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ALLDATAdiy Online access, factory OEM info

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Haynes Print book or AllAccess online

Step-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.

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FAQ

Does the 1991 Saturn Sw have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 1991 Saturn Sw. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Where can I get a 1991 Saturn Sw repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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