1998 SATURN SC1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
58
Owner Complaints
8 Crashes
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 SATURN SC1
The 1998 SATURN SC1 has received a total of 58 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (6 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontretractor (4 complaints), and Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 SATURN SC1
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 SATURN SC1. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 SATURN SC1
58 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 SATURN SC1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 6
1 Crash
1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2
2 Crashes
1 Injury
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
1 Injury
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE MY GRANDSON WAS DRIVING MY 1998 SATURN SC2, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CAR ON THE DRIVERS' SIDE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED. *TR
WHILE MY GRANDSON WAS DRIVING MY 1998 SATURN SC2, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CAR ON THE DRIVERS' SIDE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED. *TR
DURING THE SMOG TEST, MY CAR OVERHEATED BUT THE TEMP. GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE IT WAS HOT. THE TEMP GAUGE WAS REGISTERING THAT THE CAR WAS RUNNING AT IT'S USUAL TEMPERATURE. I HAVE ALWAYS GOTTEN MY OIL CHANGED WHEN I'M SUPPOSE TO, AND I'VE HAD THE ENGINE FLUSHED TO TRY AND KEEP IT IN GOOD MECHANICAL CONDITION. IT ALSO IS NOT STARTING AT TIMES, AND TODAY IT WAS MAKING A SLIGHT JERKING MOTION AS IF A FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGING. I'VE REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, & A COUPLE OF SENSORS. PLUS, MY SEAT BELTS HAVE NEVER RETRACTED CORRECTLY AND FREQUENTLY GET CAUGHT IN THE DOOR. *TR
DURING THE SMOG TEST, MY CAR OVERHEATED BUT THE TEMP. GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE IT WAS HOT. THE TEMP GAUGE WAS REGISTERING THAT THE CAR WAS RUNNING AT IT'S USUAL TEMPERATURE. I HAVE ALWAYS GOTTEN MY OIL CHANGED WHEN I'M SUPPOSE TO, AND I'VE HAD THE ENGINE FLUSHED TO TRY AND KEEP IT IN GOOD MECHANICAL CONDITION. IT ALSO IS NOT STARTING AT TIMES, AND TODAY IT WAS MAKING A SLIGHT JERKING MOTION AS IF A FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGING. I'VE REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, & A COUPLE OF SENSORS. PLUS, MY SEAT BELTS HAVE NEVER RETRACTED CORRECTLY AND FREQUENTLY GET CAUGHT IN THE DOOR. *TR
DURING THE SMOG TEST, MY CAR OVERHEATED BUT THE TEMP. GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE IT WAS HOT. THE TEMP GAUGE WAS REGISTERING THAT THE CAR WAS RUNNING AT IT'S USUAL TEMPERATURE. I HAVE ALWAYS GOTTEN MY OIL CHANGED WHEN I'M SUPPOSE TO, AND I'VE HAD THE ENGINE FLUSHED TO TRY AND KEEP IT IN GOOD MECHANICAL CONDITION. IT ALSO IS NOT STARTING AT TIMES, AND TODAY IT WAS MAKING A SLIGHT JERKING MOTION AS IF A FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGING. I'VE REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, & A COUPLE OF SENSORS. PLUS, MY SEAT BELTS HAVE NEVER RETRACTED CORRECTLY AND FREQUENTLY GET CAUGHT IN THE DOOR. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1998 SATURN SC1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 SATURN SC1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 SATURN SC1
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 SATURN SC1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SATURN SC1
- 1993 SATURN SC1 — 85 complaints
- 1994 SATURN SC1 — 102 complaints
- 1995 SATURN SC1 — 73 complaints
- 1996 SATURN SC1 — 43 complaints
- 1997 SATURN SC1 — 98 complaints
- 1998 SATURN SC1 (current)
- 1999 SATURN SC1 — 30 complaints
- 2000 SATURN SC1 — 10 complaints
- 2001 SATURN SC1 — 29 complaints
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- SATURN LS — 1,885 total complaints
- SATURN SKY — 623 total complaints
- SATURN SC — 379 total complaints