Front passenger side seat back collapses randomly and quickly. This is very dangerous and could cause spinal injuries in the case of and accident. The passenger complained of a sore neck. I went to the saturn dealer and they said that I would have to purchase a new seat even though they know there are defects in the 1993 seats.
The worst 1993 Saturn SC problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seats9
- Brakes4
- Engine3
- Transmission2
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Seats9
- Brakes4
- Engine3
- Transmission2
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
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
See all 1 recalls for the 1993 Saturn SC
Defect investigations
Cruise control failures
This investigation documented hte functional aberations that have occurred in the performance of the subject cruise control system.most of the malfunctions involved failure of the system to properly regulate vehicle speed when engaged, failure of the system to engage, or self-disengagement of the system. These problems were investigated and steps taken by the manufacturer to remedy their occurrences.service procedures were issued for vehicles in use, and a design modification made for new vehicles.no confirmed allegations of failure of the system to disengage upon command were identified.improved quality control procedures and design modificationsin the system were undertaken to ensure a more consistent level of system performance.the details of these findings and the resulting conclusions are contained inthe subject engineering analysis closing report.a safety-related defect trend was not identified at ehis time and further use of agency resources does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
EA95003
Cruise control failure
There is no summary currently available
PE94079
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Saturn SC 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1993 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 | 21-24 | 30-33 | 24-28 |
What 1993 Saturn SC owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Reclining mechanism fails after a few years of use, which results in sudden recline of driver seat. Nearly caused me to crash on one occasion, after hitting the breaks and the pressure of my body made the seat recline. After contacting saturn, they told me the reclining mechanism was not recalled on the earlier models (before 1994 or 1995, I can't remember). I feel this is a problem, as the cars aren't that old when the mechaism fails. I have replaced the passenger seat already in 1999 , with the drivers seat unrepaired at this time. It causes a serious problem when driving, and saturn knows there is a problem.
Vehicle was rear ended while stopped and driver's seat went all the way back into full recline position. Consumer suffered whiplash and back pain. Vehicle was totalled.*ak
Vehicle was choking with gasoline, and just quit. Vehicle was parked, and dealership was aware of problem.
Seat recliner parts stripped so that seat reclines while driver is accelerating.
Drivers seat collpased backward. Car parked, no damages. Dealer charged $160 to replace seat adjuster mehanism, drove home and seat ben nackwards again; dealer said seat frame bent. Says this is common on early saturns. Internet seach showed this to be problem with 94 saturns with a recall at one time for that year.
Firestone tires experienced blowouts.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Consumer was rearened by a vehicle with a 1 MPH impact, at the time of impact driver's seat fell backward, could have caused injuries. Manufacturer stated seat was suppose to collapse ,and that was a safety feature. *ak the seat failed before the accident.
Automatic shoudler belts on the driver's and passenger's sides are stuck in the forward position on the rail. Dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
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Questions about the 1993 Saturn SC
Is the 1993 Saturn SC reliable?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 1993 Saturn SC, fewer than a typical SC model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Saturn SC?
Seats, with 9 complaints. Next is brakes (4).
How many recalls does the 1993 Saturn SC have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What year does the Saturn SC have bad seats?
The Saturn SC model years with the most seats complaints are 1994 (21 complaints) and 1995 (14 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Saturn SC get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Saturn SC range from 24 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.9L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21-24 city and 30-33 highway.
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