Saturn SC Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Saturn SC years to avoid

No model year of the Saturn SC stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2002	74	38	Electrical	65,000	0	7
2001	85	21	Electrical	96,000	2	3
2000	-	7	Electrical		7	2
1999	-	24	Engine	86,000	1	5
1998	-	13	Transmission	97,112	0	1
1997	-	33	Electrical	103,000	3	4
1996	-	26	Engine	80,200	0	3
1995	-	39	Seats	94,450	2	10
1994	-	50	Seats		1	8
1993	-	23	Seats		1	4
1992	-	16	Seat belts		2	0
1991	-	5	Seat belts		1	1

What years of the Saturn SC should you avoid?

No single model year of the Saturn SC has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Saturn SC?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Saturn SC?

Seats, with 54 complaints across all years, followed by engine (47) and electrical (44).

How many recalls does the Saturn SC have?

14 recalls between 1991 and 2002. The 2000 model year has the most, with 7.

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