1994 SATURN SC1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

102

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 1 Fire

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1994 SATURN SC1

The 1994 SATURN SC1 has received a total of 102 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (21 complaints), Seats (11 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 SATURN SC1

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 SATURN SC1, potentially affecting up to 138,691 vehicles.

Recall 99V045000 — SEATS

| 138,691 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1994 SATURN SC1

102 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 SATURN SC1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 21 5 Crashes 4 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 11 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 7
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#10204868 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
1994 SATURN SC2 WITH RPM SURGING, TRANSMISSION REPAIR. CUSTOMER STATES THAT WHEN THE RPM'S SURGED THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. CUSTOMER ALSO STATES THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS LOOSE, WHICH MADE ALL MOUNTS AND BRACKETS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE RADIATOR, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ALTERNATOR, STARTER, BATTERY FIRST GEAR WERE ALL REPLACED. *JB
#10204868 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
1994 SATURN SC2 WITH RPM SURGING, TRANSMISSION REPAIR. CUSTOMER STATES THAT WHEN THE RPM'S SURGED THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. CUSTOMER ALSO STATES THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS LOOSE, WHICH MADE ALL MOUNTS AND BRACKETS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE RADIATOR, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ALTERNATOR, STARTER, BATTERY FIRST GEAR WERE ALL REPLACED. *JB
1994 SATURN SC2 WITH RPM SURGING, TRANSMISSION REPAIR. CUSTOMER STATES THAT WHEN THE RPM'S SURGED THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. CUSTOMER ALSO STATES THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS LOOSE, WHICH MADE ALL MOUNTS AND BRACKETS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE RADIATOR, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ALTERNATOR, STARTER, BATTERY FIRST GEAR WERE ALL REPLACED. *JB
#10204868 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | N/A miles
1994 SATURN SC2 WITH RPM SURGING, TRANSMISSION REPAIR. CUSTOMER STATES THAT WHEN THE RPM'S SURGED THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. CUSTOMER ALSO STATES THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS LOOSE, WHICH MADE ALL MOUNTS AND BRACKETS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE RADIATOR, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ALTERNATOR, STARTER, BATTERY FIRST GEAR WERE ALL REPLACED. *JB
#10204868 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
1994 SATURN SC2 WITH RPM SURGING, TRANSMISSION REPAIR. CUSTOMER STATES THAT WHEN THE RPM'S SURGED THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. CUSTOMER ALSO STATES THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS LOOSE, WHICH MADE ALL MOUNTS AND BRACKETS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE RADIATOR, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ALTERNATOR, STARTER, BATTERY FIRST GEAR WERE ALL REPLACED. *JB

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Safety Rating for the 1994 SATURN SC1

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 SATURN SC1 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 SATURN SC1

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 SATURN SC1

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1994 SATURN SC1.

Investigation RQ00005 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Closed

Opened:

FRONT SEAT BACK CAN RECLINE OR COLLAPSE

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