1992 Saturn SC1: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1993

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest SC1 years (#8 of 8 by complaints, age-adjusted)1 fire report

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Common problems

Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 15 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Seat Belts6 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)3 complaints

Seats2 complaints

Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)1 complaint

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)1 complaint

Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)1 complaint

“Airbag failed on front impact, fire started under passenger seat in front,driver trapped, totaled car, destroyed by fire in seconds. Very little damage from impact.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2001

“Driver's and passenger's seatbacks broke when vehicle was involved in a rear end impact. Drive rsustained injuries. Please provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Apr 1999

“Premature wea rof spidle, causing loss of control/accident. Also seatbackbroke, causing seat to fall into the rear seat. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Sep 1996

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“The cruise control quits working on various occasions, happens more often after using accel button a few times. Inconsistent. Tt”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 1995

“Hit another vehicle sticking out of driveway, on passenger side right front bumper and along side of vehicle; automatic shoulder belt retractor on passenge'sr & driver's side works intermittently at times. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Dec 1994

“Driver's side lap seat belt stitching unraveled where the belt was folded over. Took to dealer to see if it was a problem. They stated that it was safe to drive with the stitching unraveled. Have been driving like that for about two years. Saw another person write to newspaper automobile column with same problem and referred to your organization. I decided to submit my problem with the seat belt too.”Owner report · Seat Belts

When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)93V132000 · Aug 1993

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.

How other years compare

1992 (this page)solid year15 complaints · 1 recalls 199358 complaints · 2 recalls 199482 complaints · 1 recalls

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all SC1 years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

Check your exact SC1 by VIN

Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1992 Saturn SC1 reliable?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1992 Saturn SC1. The most complained-about area is seat belts.

Does the 1992 Saturn SC1 have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electrical system. 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.