Saturn SC recalls and problems

7 recalls and 66 owner complaints for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
7
Complaints
66
Crashes reported
12
Fires reported
3

Choose a model year

Saturn SC by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 SC0387290
2001 SC2213120
2000 SC772000

Most reported Saturn SC problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System19
Air Bags10
Engine and Engine Cooling9
Steering6
Tires5
Unknown or Other4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Suspension3
Structure3
Exterior Lighting2

All Saturn SC recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
00V-309Oct 12, 20002000–2001Fuel System, GasolineVehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no.
00V-310Oct 12, 20002000–2001Power TrainVehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no.
99V-297Oct 27, 19992000StructureVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a console armrest fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no.
99V-280Oct 20, 19992000Seat BeltsVehicle description: passenger vehicles.
99V-231Aug 24, 19992000Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle description: passenger vehicles.
99V-232Aug 23, 19992000StructureVehicle description: passenger vehicles.
99V-230Aug 23, 19992000Unknown or OtherVehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Saturn SC?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Saturn SC has the most reports (38). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Saturn SC have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering Saturn SC model years 2000–2001.

What are the most common Saturn SC problems?

Owners report electrical system, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems most often.