Hood release cable routing has caused leak in A/C tubing near coil. All refrigerant was lost. Routing of this cable is obviously flawed in several places aside from the A/C problem. Cable and/or nearby surfaces are damaged.
The worst 1992 Saturn SC problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts11
- Body3
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Locks1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts11
- Body3
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Locks1
- Seats1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.
- Risk
- Should an electrical short circuit occur in thegenerator, the generator wiring harness would experience excessive current flow.under certain conditions, enough heat could be generated to ignite surroundingmaterials. If this occurs, an underhood fire could result with or without theengine running and without prior warning.
- Remedy
- The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.
Recall number 93V132000 · Recall details
Power train
- What is wrong
- The transaxle valve assemblies were improperly machined. Vehicles may not properly engage in neutral or park, even though the gear selector indicates the vehicle is in neutral or park.
- Risk
- If the gear selector indicates the vehicle is in park orneutral, it could be in reverse or drive. If this happens, the car could startin reverse or drive, or might move unexpectedly, which may result in a vehiclecrash or injury to persons outside the vehicle, without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Replace the defective valve bodies.
Recall number 92V098000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1992 Saturn SC
Defect investigations
Fr seatback recliner fails
There is no summary currently available
EA93016
Seatback failure
There is no summary currently available
PE93004
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Saturn SC 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1992 Saturn SC fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 29-30 | 24-25 |
What 1992 Saturn SC owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While starting vehicle placed motorized shoulder belt on, but it did not work properly. Dealer has been notified.
Firestone firehawk tire gta 195 60 r15 experienced blowout.
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?
Driving on highway traveling 65mph, and A/C stopped working. While coming off highway, stopped to make a left turn, and smoke started coming out the hood. Turned vehicle off. Fire department put fire out. Had vehicle towed to the dealership, and was told that fire started in A/C assembly. Had the A/C replaced on sept 2, 1998.
Sunroof is leaking. Yh
Seat belt motor was replaced once; now has failed again. Manufacturer's "fix" is a clip which enables user to hook up seatbelt manually.
Saturn manufactured automatic seatbelts in early model cars. They stopped doing that in subsequent model years. The seatbelts no longer go back and forth and sometimes will not go back into the locked position even when forced. I requested that they fix them and they quoted me a figure in excess of $600 each. They said that it was a common problem caused by the fraying of a cable in the door frame. I have done nothing to cause this problem and it is due to a design flaw. The vehicle is unsafe as a result and I don't believe I should have to pay to have it fixed.
Seatback frame failed.
Interior panels replaced due to warping/cracking.
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Questions about the 1992 Saturn SC
Is the 1992 Saturn SC reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1992 Saturn SC, fewer than a typical SC model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Saturn SC?
Seat belts, with 11 complaints. Next is body (3).
How many recalls does the 1992 Saturn SC have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and power train.
What year does the Saturn SC have the most seat belts problems?
The Saturn SC model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1992 (11 complaints) and 1994 (11 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Saturn SC get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Saturn SC range from 24 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.9L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 29-30 highway.
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