Saturn SC1 complaints by model year
413 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 61 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 39 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 59 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 82 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 58 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1992–2001. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 | 12 | 32 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Saturn SC1 recalls (8)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one SC1 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00V309000 | Oct 12, 2000 | GM/FMVSS 301/VENT VALVE WELD | 2000, 2001 | — |
| 00V310000 | Oct 12, 2000 | GM/FMVSS 114/PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY | 2000, 2001 | — |
| 99V045000 | Mar 12, 1999 | GM/FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINERS | 1994, 1995 | — |
| 97V161000 | Sep 22, 1997 | GM/SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR | 1997 | — |
| 97V162000 | Sep 22, 1997 | GM/FMVSS 108/OWNER'S MANUAL | 1997 | — |
| 96V153000 | Aug 23, 1996 | GM/INTERIOR; SEATS. | 1997 | — |
| 93V132000 | Aug 10, 1993 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:GENERATOR | 1991, 1992, 1993 | — |
| 93V094000 | May 25, 1993 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE | 1993 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Saturn SC1 FAQ
How many recalls has the Saturn SC1 had?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns that cover at least one Saturn SC1 model year from 1991 to 2001. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Saturn SC1 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 11 model years with settled counts, the 1994 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (82) and the 1991 the fewest (6). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Saturn SC1 problems?
Across the 1992–2001 model years, owners most often name the seats, engine and engine cooling, seat belts in complaints filed with NHTSA.
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.