Started engine immediately died! Timing chain broken. Second time since owned car.
The worst 1992 Saturn SC1 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts6
- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Seats2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts6
- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Seats2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Steering1
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
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Defect investigations
Seatback failure
There is no summary currently available
PE93004
What 1992 Saturn SC1 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Headliner fell down into my face while driving...almost caused an accident.
Airbag failed on front impact, fire started under passenger seat in front,driver trapped, totaled car, destroyed by fire in seconds. Very little damage from impact.
Driver's side automatic seatbelt failure.
Drivers side seat belt is inoperable due to broken track motor. The dealer has been notified.
Driver's and passenger's seatbacks broke when vehicle was involved in a rear end impact. Drive rsustained injuries. Please provide further information.
Sames valves bad again at 63000
No summary
Driver's side lap seat belt stitching unraveled where the belt was folded over. Took to dealer to see if it was a problem. They stated that it was safe to drive with the stitching unraveled. Have been driving like that for about two years. Saw another person write to newspaper automobile column with same problem and referred to your organization. I decided to submit my problem with the seat belt too.
Premature wea rof spidle, causing loss of control/accident. Also seatbackbroke, causing seat to fall into the rear seat.
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Questions about the 1992 Saturn SC1
Is the 1992 Saturn SC1 reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1992 Saturn SC1, fewer than a typical SC1 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Saturn SC1?
Seat belts, with 6 complaints. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 1992 Saturn SC1 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What year does the Saturn SC1 have the most seat belts problems?
The Saturn SC1 model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1997 (14 complaints), 1994 (12 complaints) and 1998 (10 complaints).
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