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1995 Saturn SC1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 1995 Saturn SC1, most often about the seats. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the SC1 median · #2 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints5919 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage70kSeats, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Saturn SC1 has problems

59 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
Seats172
Engine and engine cooling70
Service brakes, hydraulic73
Air bags65
Power train60
Electrical system40
Visibility30
Exterior lighting30
Parking brake30
9 other systems102

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

1 recall

1995 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

Seats

Recall 99V-045 · Mar 12, 1999 · 138,691 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

1995 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
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Saturn SC1, and the recalls they led to.

  1. CRUISE CONTROL FAILURESEA95003 · closed May 31, 1996
    No recall
  2. CRUISE CONTROL FAILUREPE94079 · closed Feb 24, 1995
    No recall
  3. FRONT SEAT BACK CAN RECLINE OR COLLAPSERQ00005 · closed Aug 19, 2000
    Led to recall 99V-045
In owners' words

What SC1 owners report

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

MODEL: 1995 SATURN SC2 COUPE THROUGH NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS, THE INTERNAL METAL IS BENT, AND SO THE SEAT WILL NOT RETURN TO THE NORMAL POSITION. THE SEAT WAS ALREADY PARTIALLY BENT BACK WHEN THE CAR WAS RECALLED FOR REPAIRS. THAT RECALL CONCERNED THE FAILURE OF…
Complaint 10088170 · Aug 18, 2004 · 70,000 miles
WHILE SITTING IN DRIVERS SIDE SEAT, CONSUMER HAPPENED TO STRETCH WITHOUT WARNING AND SEAT HAPPENED TO RECLINE ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER FOUND RECALL 9V045000 REGARDING SAME PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER INDICATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *SLC
Complaint 8013207 · Jul 2, 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
Complaint 6900683 · Dec 10, 2001

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