no report yet
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. SHOULD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THEGENERATOR, THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS WOULD EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW.UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ENOUGH…
1992 Saturn SCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 1992 Saturn SC, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 10, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 Saturn SC has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Seat belts
3Structure
1Equipment
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Seats
1Tires
1Electrical system
1Visibility
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 11 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1992 Saturn SC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Power train
Risk. IF THE GEAR SELECTOR INDICATES THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK ORNEUTRAL, IT COULD BE IN REVERSE OR DRIVE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Saturn.
Best & worst years
1992 vs. every other SC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SC median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1992 Saturn SC, and the recalls they led to.
- FR SEATBACK RECLINER FAILSNo recall
- SEATBACK FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What SC owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACT BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT HAS BURNT OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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
Own a 1992 SC?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.