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1991–2001 · 11 model years

Saturn SC1 recalls & problems by year

13 recalls and 413 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199482 complaints
Most recalls19973 recalls
Crashes reported69in owner complaints
Injuries reported531 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0234568901991: 6 complaints, 1 recalls1992: 15 complaints, 1 recalls1993: 58 complaints, 2 recalls1994: 82 complaints, 1 recalls1995: 59 complaints, 1 recalls1996: 39 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 61 complaints, 3 recalls1998: 39 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 21 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 8 complaints, 2 recalls2001: 25 complaints, 2 recalls199119931995199719992001
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2001 SC1——2254030
2000 SC1——283030
1999 SC1——0218080
1998 SC1——0395030
1997 SC1——3617060
1996 SC1——0396120
1995 SC1——159100100
1994 SC1——18210170
1993 SC1——25811170
1992 SC1——1153131
1991 SC1——162010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Seats81
  • Engine and engine cooling75
  • Seat belts59
  • Electrical system59
  • Service brakes, hydraulic51
  • Power train39
  • Visibility31
  • Air bags29