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1992 Saturn SC1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 1992 Saturn SC1, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints157 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem6Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 26, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Saturn SC1 has problems

15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts60
Engine and engine cooling30
Seats21
Electrical system21
Vehicle speed control10
Steering11
Structure10
Air bags11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 Saturn SC1 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

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 93V-132 · Aug 10, 1993 · 352,833 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THEGENERATOR, THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS WOULD EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW.UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ENOUGH…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 SC1 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 SC1 median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Saturn SC1, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SEATBACK FAILUREPE93004 · closed Jun 8, 1993
    No recall
In owners' words

What SC1 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 808341 · Jan 29, 1997
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…
Complaint 703680 · Feb 23, 1999

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