6th Generation (1992-1998) Skylark Problems

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

runs roughly when accelerating in the 1993 Skylark
3 complaints
blown head gasket in the 1995 Skylark
2 complaints
will not start in the 1992 Skylark
2 complaints
leaks coolant/overheats in the 1995 Skylark
1 complaints
does not start when key is turned on in the 1995 Skylark
1 complaints

What Breaks the Most

Engine
13 complaints
Electrical
3 complaints
Cooling System
2 complaints
HVAC
1 complaints
Fuel System
1 complaints

Years to Avoid

1995
8 complaints
1993
4 complaints
1994
4 complaints
1992
2 complaints
1996
2 complaints
1997
1 complaints
1998
1 complaints

6th Generation (1992–1998) Skylark Key Numbers

7 model years
Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.
22 complaints
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
4th in reliability
Overall reliability rank out of 22 eligible generations.