1995 Saturn SC seats problems

14 complaints (36% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 36%
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
7

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Saturn SC seats problems in other years

Related recalls

SeatsReported March 12, 1999 · 138,691 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied.
Risk: If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.

Recall number 99V045000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Front seat back can recline or collapseOpened February 16, 2000, closed August 19, 2000

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What 1995 Saturn SC owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 2, 2005 · Airbags, Seats · 183,822 miles · AL · crash

Dt: the contact owns a 1995 saturn sc1 coupe. The contact says that the air bags did not deploy. Upon impact the driver's seat reclined. *ak updated 12/07/05.

Filed Jan 20, 2003 · Seats · 94,450 miles · OH

Front drivers' side seatback mechanism fails repeatedly. 5-speed car. Driver attempts to engage clutch and seatback collapses due to the pressure, sending driver back and momentarily loosing control of clutch and/or brake application. Build date and VIN outside of recall, but failure has occured and is verifiable.

Filed Dec 2, 2002 · Seats · TN

The driver side seatback collasped while vehicle was being driven. Consumer states almost had a collision as a result. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Nov 14, 2002 · Seats · IL

Consumer stated while driving, the driver and passenger seats shifted backward, affecting consumer's control of the vehicle. Mr

Filed Jun 26, 2002 · Seats · GA

Drivers side seat fell rearward without prior warning, and dealership is aware of problem.*ak when the driver seat fell rearward, the driver lost control of the vehicle, but no crash occurred. The dealer was unwilling to do repair under recall campaign.

Filed Jun 6, 2002 · Seats · ID

While traveling on highway and without prior warning driver's side and passenger side seats will fall backwards, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. The dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Dec 7, 2001 · Seats · VA

Recall 99v045000; drivers and passengers seats will suddenly slide back while driving. Consumer could easily lose control of vehicle. This was same problem as indicated in recall; but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. *ak

Filed Aug 16, 2000 · Seats · WA

A campaign has already been issued on this problem. See 99v045000. Because my vehicle's VIN does not correlate with the company's problem area, they have refused to assist. The fact remains, the problems identified in the original campaign are identical to mine. It is apparent the problem is more widespread than saturn is willing to acknowledge. Can you help??

Filed Jul 26, 2000 · Seats · IL

While driving reclining mechanism on driver's seat released, causing the seat to collapse bacdkwards. *ak when seat collapse consumer lose control of the gas, brake pedals and clear sight of the road.

Filed Nov 26, 1999 · Seats · MA · crash

Consumer was on the highway when another vechicle jumped in front of him. When he went to apply brakes the front driver 's seat broke. The bolt came apart from the seat, went into a reclining position, and he hit the car in front of him. There were no injuries.

Questions about the 1995 Saturn SC seats

Does the 1995 Saturn SC have seats problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the seats of the 1995 Saturn SC, 36% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1995 Saturn SC seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Saturn SC seats?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V045000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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).