1994 Saturn SC1 problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the 1994 Saturn SC1 with NHTSA. Seats account for 33.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 13.7%.
Complaints102
Crashes12
Fires1
Injuries8
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Seats 33.3% · 34
Engine and engine cooling 13.7% · 14
Seat belts 11.8% · 12
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.8% · 11
Vehicle speed control 6.9% · 7
Electrical system 3.9% · 4
Visibility 2.9% · 3
Latches/locks/linkages 2.9% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 8 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 100,000 miles.
In owners' own words
1994 Saturn sc-2 was struck from behind at approx 40 mph while Saturn was at a complete stop. Both driver and passenger seat recliners failed to secure occupants. Seats reclined to the fully reclined position upon impact. I was told by Saturn of clearwater that the reclining mechanisms failed. They refused to repair the car stating my vehicle was not one of those involved in the failed seat recliner recall. Seats
Pe98017, seatback failure; when accelerating, even a little, the driver's seatback reclines. Owner will be contacting the manufacturer about the seat. The dealer has not been notified. Owner experienced same problem with passenger's side seat in march of 96. The seat was replaced under warranty. Seats
Both driver's and passenger's side seats are inoperative due to sea t belt which is locked in the track. Also there was a malfunction within the motor. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced numerous parts. Please provide any further details. Seats
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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