1995 Saturn SC1: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 59 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is seats (30% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 1999
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Key can be removed from ignition when the car is not in park, which poses the danger of the car to move when the driver is not inside or prepared.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2005
“My car sometimes shifts out of gear(automatic) and then the "service engine light" comes on. When put in reverse, pauses for a couple seconds then bangs into gear. This car has an intermittent problem with the trans which leads me to think that the trans is good but a sensor is bad. I have spoken to several people with the same problem. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2005
“While driving and coming to complete stop automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from neutral to park or from neutral to drive. Won't shift, and makes loud noise. Dealer notified. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2003
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“Button popped out of end of "hand brake". Dealer very familar with problem. New button not available except as part of expensive package. Dt”Owner report · Parking Brake · Oct 2002
“While approaching a right curve and applying brakes, brake pedal hardened, and brakes failed. Manufacturer was notified. *ak consumer missed the curve and drove downhill approximately 50 feet, crashing into a tree, the air bags did not deploy, there was one injury. *slc”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2002
“While driving vehicle and each time that it accelerates passangers seat will collapse backward just like mentioned in recall 99 v 045 000 front seat back recliner. Please provide more information. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Dec 2001
“Same issue as NHTSA campaign id 99v045000, except my car was manufactured on 12/94. I believe the existing recall needs to be expanded. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Nov 2001
“Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a main street and driver's seat clicks twice, and move back. Passenger's seat moves. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Feb 2001
“I was rear-ended by a large suv while I was stopped in traffic and was pushed into another vehicle. I was wearing my seat belt. My neck snapped in during the accident and the entire driver seat collapsed and reclined fully during impact.*ak”Owner report · Seats · Jan 2001
“When vehicle crashed into the passenger's side of a ford, f150, saturn traveling a little over 35 mph, there was no deployment of the driver's side or passenger's side air bags. Vehicle will be repaired. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 10 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY THROUGH REPEATED USE, AND COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO SLIP PARTIALLY REARWARD WHEN FORCE IS APPLIED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISMS.
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Is the 1995 Saturn SC1 reliable?
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Saturn SC1. The most complained-about area is seats (30% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Saturn SC1 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 65,673 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Saturn SC1 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seats. 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.