1992 Saturn SC: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1993
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Hood release cable routing has caused leak in a/c tubing near coil. All refrigerant was lost. Routing of this cable is obviously flawed in several places aside from the a/c problem. Cable and/or nearby surfaces are damaged.*ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jun 2003
“We also have a 1991 saturn sl. The dirver side automatic safety belt won't work either. Is it just the type of car or what?*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 1999
“Seat belt motor was replaced once; now has failed again. Manufacturer's "fix" is a clip which enables user to hook up seatbelt manually.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 1998
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“Driving on highway traveling 65mph, and a/c stopped working. While coming off highway, stopped to make a left turn, and smoke started coming out the hood. Turned vehicle off. Fire department put fire out. Had vehicle towed to the dealership, and was told that fire started in a/c assembly. Had the a/c replaced on sept 2, 1998. *ak”Owner report · Equipment · Oct 1998
“Saturn manufactured automatic seatbelts in early model cars. They stopped doing that in subsequent model years. The seatbelts no longer go back and forth and sometimes will not go back into the locked position even when forced. I requested that they fix them and they quoted me a figure in excess of $600 each. They said that it was a common problem caused by the fraying of a cable in the door frame. I have done nothing to cause this problem and it is due to a design flaw. The vehicle is unsafe as a result and I don't believe I should have to pay to have it fixed.”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 1995
“The driver's side automatic seat belt doesn't retract because the automatic seat belt has burnt out. Please describe details. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts
“The driver side seat belt retractor is not working . Tt consumer states motorized belt made buzziing noises and had incomplete retraction, earlier the motor had quit all together, dealer declined to remedy defect due to out of warranty. Door has rattled since new. *slc”Owner report · Structure
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVE BODIES.
THE GENERATOR ELECTRICAL WIRING IS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE GENERATOR.
Remedy: THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE THAT WILL OPEN AS A FUSE WOULD UNDER CERTAIN EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW CONDITIONS.
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Is the 1992 Saturn SC reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Saturn SC. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1992 Saturn SC have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.