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1998 Saturn sw2

1G8ZK8271WZ239551

Vehicle history report for the 1998 Saturn sw2 (VIN 1G8ZK8271WZ239551). Custom, wagon, 1.9L 4-cyl, gasoline. Title: Clean. 133,360 mi reported. Registered in Or. No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.

Clean No recall campaigns Gasoline
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At a glance

Title statusClean
Reported mileage133,360 mi
LocationOr, USA
ColorCustom
Last listed price$3,999
Recall campaignsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Saturn
Model
sw2
Year
1998
Body style
Wagon
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Engine
1.9L 4-cyl
Displacement
1.9 L
Cylinders
4
Fuel type
Gasoline
Doors
4
Assembly plant
SPRING HILL, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA)
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC

🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 1998 Saturn sw2 data →

📋 All factory specifications on file6 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

⚙️ Engine, fuel & battery

Engine manufacturerSAT
Other engine infoName Plate: Saturn

📐 Body, chassis & dimensions

Gvwr (upper range)Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

🛡️ Safety & driver assistance

Air bag location front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Seat belts allManual

🏭 Manufacturing & other

Plant company nameSpring Hill Manufacturing

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

Dimensions & weight

Length
176.8 in
Width
66.9 in
Height
54.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Curb weight
2,458 lb
Front track
56.7 in
Rear track
55.9 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1998 Saturn sw2. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1998 Saturn sw2. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Lights And Instruments

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 101 - Control Location and Identification. The speedometers in the instrument clusters display miles instead of kilometers. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument cluster assembly.

Transport Canada #1997218 · Dec 1997

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Saturn sw2

The Saturn S-Series is a family of compact cars from the Saturn automobile company of General Motors. With this car, Saturn pioneered their brand-wide "no-haggle" sales technique.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

Safety recall campaigns None on record

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1998 Saturn sw2.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 4 Nov 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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Common problems & what to inspect

No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Saturn sw2. Run the pre-purchase checks below before you buy.

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Is the VIN 1G8ZK8271WZ239551 valid?

1G8ZK8271WZ239551 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 1998 Saturn sw2.

Are there safety recalls on the 1998 Saturn sw2?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1998 Saturn sw2 model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Recall data checked 4 Nov 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.