1994 SATURN SC1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
102
Owner Complaints
1
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.
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
Other Model Years of the SATURN SC1
- 1991 SATURN SC1 — 8 complaints
- 1992 SATURN SC1 — 18 complaints
- 1993 SATURN SC1 — 85 complaints
- 1994 SATURN SC1 (current)
- 1995 SATURN SC1 — 73 complaints
- 1996 SATURN SC1 — 43 complaints
- 1997 SATURN SC1 — 98 complaints
- 1998 SATURN SC1 — 58 complaints
- 1999 SATURN SC1 — 30 complaints
Other SATURN Models
- SATURN ION — 5,467 total complaints
- SATURN VUE — 3,269 total complaints
- SATURN SL — 2,891 total complaints
- SATURN AURA — 2,222 total complaints
- SATURN OUTLOOK — 1,939 total complaints
- SATURN LS — 1,885 total complaints
- SATURN SKY — 623 total complaints
- SATURN SC — 379 total complaints