Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1992 Saturn SC. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:GENERATOR
- Summary
- THE GENERATOR ELECTRICAL WIRING IS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE GENERATOR.
- Consequence
- 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 AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy
- THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE THAT WILL OPEN AS A FUSE WOULD UNDER CERTAIN EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW CONDITIONS.
POWER TRAIN:OTHER PART
- Summary
- THE TRANSAXLE VALVE ASSEMBLIES WERE IMPROPERLY MACHINED. VEHICLES MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE IN NEUTRAL OR PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES THE VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL OR PARK.
- Consequence
- IF THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK ORNEUTRAL, IT COULD BE IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CAR COULD STARTIN REVERSE OR DRIVE, OR MIGHT MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH OR INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVE BODIES.
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Owner complaints (16)
16 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The seat belts is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 11 | 68.8% |
| Structure | 3 | 18.8% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 6.3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 6.3% |
| Equipment | 1 | 6.3% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6.3% |
| Seats | 1 | 6.3% |
| Tires | 1 | 6.3% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 6.3% |
| Visibility | 1 | 6.3% |
How 1992 compares with other SC years
Best and worst SC years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | 16 | 2 |
| 1993 | 23 | 1 |
| 1994 | 51 | 1 |
| 1995 | 39 | 2 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 | 33 | 3 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 24 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 | 7 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 356 g/mi
- EPA class
- Subcompact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 |
| 1.9 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | $2,800 | 370 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 1992 SC for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
1992 Saturn SC FAQ
How many recalls does the 1992 Saturn SC have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 93V132000 (electrical), 92V098000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1992 Saturn SC problems?
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Seat belts (11), Structure (3), Electrical system (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1992 Saturn SC get?
EPA rates the 1.9 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 21 city, 30 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1992 SC compare with other years?
Among the 1991–2000 Saturn SC model years at least five years old, the 1991 drew the fewest complaints (5) and the 1994 the most (51). The 1992 drew 16. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.