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Common Saturn Sc problems
Saturn SC cars are known for their reliability and fuel efficiency, but like any vehicle, they can experience certain problems over time. Here are some of the most common issues based on complaints from owners of Saturn SC cars:
- Gas cap issues: Another common problem with Saturn SC cars is related to the gas cap. Some owners have reported issues with the gas cap not sealing properly, leading to fuel leaks and reduced fuel efficiency. This can be caused by a faulty gas cap or a damaged fuel filler neck.
- Ignition module failure: Some Saturn SC models, particularly those from 2003 to 2007, have been known to experience ignition module failure. This can cause the engine to misfire or stall, and can be caused by a variety of factors, including worn or damaged spark plugs, faulty ignition coils, or a failing crankshaft position sensor.
- Transmission issues: Transmission problems are a common complaint among Saturn SC owners, particularly those with automatic transmissions. These issues can include hard shifting, slipping, or refusal to shift into certain gears. Automatic transmission problems in Saturn SC cars can be caused by a variety of factors, including worn or damaged transmission components, low transmission fluid levels, or a failing transmission control module.
- Wheel bearing failure: Some Saturn SC models, particularly those from 2007 to 2009, have been known to experience wheel bearing failure. This can cause a variety of symptoms, including noise or vibration when driving, and can be caused by a variety of factors, including worn or damaged wheel bearings, faulty wheel bearings, or improper wheel alignment.
- Blown cooling fan fuse: Some Saturn SC models, particularly those from 2007 to 2009, have been known to experience blown cooling fan fuses. This can cause the car to overheat, and can be caused by a variety of factors, including a faulty cooling fan motor, a damaged wiring harness, or a failing relay.
Overall, Saturn SC cars are known for their reliability and fuel efficiency, but like any vehicle, they can experience certain problems over time. By staying on top of routine maintenance and addressing any issues promptly, Saturn SC owners can help ensure their cars continue to run smoothly for years to come.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Saturn Sc years
We have researched Saturn problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Saturn Sc cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Saturn Sc model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Saturn Sc model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Saturn Sc years
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Saturn Sc car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Saturn Sc , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Seats problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Seat belts problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Saturn Sc vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Sc model years
A total of 52 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Sc model years
There were a total of 7 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Sc model years
There were a total of 37 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Sc model years
There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 325 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Saturn Sc . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Saturn Sc vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Saturn Sc 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-16
- Date Complaint: 2022-09-08
- VIN: 1G8ZR12761Z
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Vehicle leaks fuel when filled with gasoline at pump. If operator fills vehicle till the pump stops vehicle will leak fuel after roughly 15 seconds of pump stopping. The vehicle will only drip a small puddle of fuel. Vehicle could leak more if vehicle is at an incline or rolled. This has occurred at multiple pump at stations of differing brands. Over the span of weeks.
Saturn Sc 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-15
- Date Complaint: 2022-03-15
- VIN: 1G8ZH127XVZ
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: Right front passenger seat belt male mechanism is locked up and will not extend to lock in female mechanism. Unusable.
Saturn Sc 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-20
- Date Complaint: 2018-12-20
- VIN: 1G8ZF1281TZ
- Components: STRUCTURE,SEATS
- Summary: DRIVERS SEAT WON'T STAY IN UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN I LEAN BACK WITH SLIGHT PRESSURE, WHETHER I AM IN MOTION OR NOT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A MONTH. AS A PREVIOUS OWNER OF MANY CARS, I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. ALSO THE TRUNK LATCH IS NOT OPERABLE USING THE CABLE.
Saturn Sc 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-09
- Date Complaint: 2017-03-29
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAGS, NAME UNKNOWN, OPENED AFTER HITTING A CURB IN A PARKING LOT, APPROX. LESS THAN10MPH. NO DENTS, NO DAMAGE, I WAS BRUISED BUT I'M OK, IS MY AIR BAGS A RECALL, SHOULD AIR BAGS POP OUT AFTER BUMPING A CURB, THANK GOODNESS I DIDN'T HAVE MY GRANDCHILD WITH ME, OR ANY BODY!! CAN YOU LET ME KNOW WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN, THANK YOU. UPDATED 08/28/2017*JS
Saturn Sc 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-05
- Date Complaint: 2017-03-21
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G8ZY12732Z
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: FRONT END ACCIDENT. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CAR WAS IN MOTION, WENT THROUGH A RAIL OVER A EMBANKMENT AND DOWN THE HILL INTO THE LAKE.
Saturn Sc 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-26
- Date Complaint: 2017-01-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G8ZK5277TZ
- Components: STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: LIGTHLY APPLIED BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN TO STOP AT INTERSECTION; THOUGH I HAD FOOT PRESSING HARD ON BRAKE CAR WOULD NOT STOP, ENTERED INTERSECTION AND STRUCK A PASSING CAR; THIS WAS WITHIN AN HOUR OF PICKING UP THE CAR FROM GARAGE WHERE REPAIRS HAD BEEN DONE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM; AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE AT IMPACT
Saturn Sc 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-01
- Date Complaint: 2016-10-27
- VIN: 1G8ZR12752Z
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE DRIVING. AT TIMES, THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY PLACING THE KEY IN AND OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Saturn Sc 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-30
- Date Complaint: 2016-06-30
- VIN: 1G8ZH1272WZ
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: CAR KEY LOCKS UP IN IGNITION, WONT TURN OR COME OUT. CABLE TO PARK MECHANISM WONT DISENGAGE. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, TODAY IT TOOK 40 MINUTES OF JIGGLING STEERING WHEEL,KEY, BRAKE SHIFTER TO DISENGAGE TO GET THE CAR STARTED.
Saturn Sc 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-05
- Date Complaint: 2016-01-26
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G8ZH1279XZ
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: MY VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN I WAS HIT FROM PASSENGER SIDE, DRIVERS SIDE HIT CONCRETE DIVIDER, AIRBAG KNOCKED ME OUT, AFTER FRONT OF CAR HIT EMBANKMENT, THEN I WOKE UP FROM THE SMOKE, SMELL OF FIRE COMING FROM AIRBAG.
Saturn Sc 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-11
- Date Complaint: 2015-11-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G8ZY12732Z
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THE STARTER OVER THE YEARS, REQUIRING COUNTLESS REPLACEMENTS BEFORE THE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT DATES. RECENTLY, A STARTER LASTED ONLY 6 MONTHS BEFORE FAILING. WHEN A MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE STARTER, HE SAID THAT THERE IS PROBABLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE IGNITION CAUSING THE STARTER TO CONTINUOUSLY RUN WHILE THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS RESULTED IN THE STARTER COMPLETELY BURNING UP ON THE INSIDE. SMOKE WAS VISIBLE FROM THIS STARTER. THE KEY ALSO SLIPS OUT OF THE IGNITION IN ANY POSITION, INCLUDING WHEN THE ENGINE IS ON AND CAR IS MOVING. THERE IS A RECALL FROM GM AFFECTING SATURN IGNITION SWITCHES AND IGNITION CYLINDERS, BUT IT DOES NOT INCLUDE 2002 SATURNS EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME.
Saturn Sc 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-02
- Date Complaint: 2015-06-04
- VIN: 1G8ZH1579RZ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED IN ANY POSITION, INCLUDING WHILE RUNNING.
Saturn Sc 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-10
- Date Complaint: 2015-05-27
- VIN: 1G8ZE1288VZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 SATURN SC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THERE WERE NUMEROUS KEYS ON THE KEY RING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. *TT *TR
Saturn Sc 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-20
- Date Complaint: 2015-05-04
- VIN: 1G8ZY14722Z
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I CONTACTED GM'S CUSTOMER SERVICE REGARDING MY IGNITION SWITCH WHICH IS STUCK ON ACCESSORY AND HAS BEEN DRAINING MY BATTERY. MY CAR WAS A YEAR BEFORE THE RECALLED IGNITION SWITCHES IN OTHER SATURN BUT AFTER SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH IT APPEARED TO BE SIMILAR ISSUES THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE RECALLS HAD. THEY REFERRED ME TO A CHEVY DEALERSHIP FOR A QUOTE AND SAID THAT THEY WOULD DETERMINE IF IT WOULD BE COVERED. WHEN I ARRIVED THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD SEEN MANY OF THESE ISSUES BUT GM ALWAYS REFUSED TO COVER AND THAT I SHOULD CALL THEM TO GET A CASE NUMBER. AFTER SPENDING 45 MINUTES ON THE PHONE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE TO DETERMINE IF I WAS ELIGIBLE I WAS THEN PASSED TO ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE WHO TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH DID NOT TURN WHILE DRIVING, IT WAS MY PROBLEM BECAUSE MY CAR IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD AND PARASITIC DRAINS WERE NOT THEIR REMIT. I ASKED IF THESE WERE IN THE SAME BATCH AS THE RECALLED SWITCHES BECAUSE THEY SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL FAULTY SWITCHES WITHIN THAT TIME FRAME AND THEY TOLD ME TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. I REACHED OUT TO THEIR DIGITAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS WHO WERE ABLE TO ISSUE ME A CASE NUMBER AND SAID THAT SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME WITHIN 24 HOURS AND NO ONE CALLED. I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT 2002 SWITCHES ARE INVESTIGATED FOR POSSIBLE RECALL ISSUES AND I HAVE MY CASE NUMBER ON FILE IN CASE ANYONE ACTUALLY HELPS ME THERE. *TR
Saturn Sc 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-30
- Date Complaint: 2015-03-23
- VIN: 1G8ZY14752Z
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START UNTIL AFTER AWAITING SEVERAL HOURS LATER. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. ALSO,THE KEY BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. IN ADDITION, THE KEY RELEASED INDEPENDENTLY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH ON NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.
Saturn Sc 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-07
- Date Complaint: 2014-12-03
- VIN: 1G8ZH1578RZ
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: 1994 SATURN SC. CONSUMER STATED IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE KEY BEING STUCK INSIDE THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING SO CUSTOMER IS ASKING FOR A REFUND. *SS THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE HEADLIGHTS OPENED ON THEIR OWN, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE GEAR ON ITS OWN, AND THE RPM'S WERE EXTREMELY HIGH. *JB
Latest 5 recalls Saturn Sc
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 20 recalls for different components of the Saturn Sc.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Saturn Sc 2001
- Report Received Date: 2000-10-12
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE VENT VALVE WELD ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
- Consequence: FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR DURING REFUELING OR IF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE IS PROPERLY WELDED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.
- Model: Saturn Sc 2000
- Report Received Date: 2000-10-12
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY. IF IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES.
- Remedy: SATURN IS ASKING OWNERS AND RETAILERS TO PERFORM A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY OPERATION, AND IF NECESSARY, TO HAVE THE CABLE ADJUSTED. IF OWNERS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE PERFORMING THE FUNCTIONAL CHECK THEMSELVES, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER PERFORM THIS INSPECTION FOR THEM.
- Model: Saturn Sc 2000
- Report Received Date: 2000-10-12
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE VENT VALVE WELD ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
- Consequence: FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR DURING REFUELING OR IF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE IS PROPERLY WELDED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.
- Model: Saturn Sc 2001
- Report Received Date: 2000-10-12
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY. IF IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES.
- Remedy: SATURN IS ASKING OWNERS AND RETAILERS TO PERFORM A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY OPERATION, AND IF NECESSARY, TO HAVE THE CABLE ADJUSTED. IF OWNERS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE PERFORMING THE FUNCTIONAL CHECK THEMSELVES, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER PERFORM THIS INSPECTION FOR THEM.
- Model: Saturn Sc 2000
- Report Received Date: 1999-10-27
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONSOLE ARMREST FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THE ARMRESTS WERE PRODUCED WITH A LATCH THAT WILL NOT WITHSTAND THE VERTICAL FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE LATCH MAY OPEN AND THE ARMREST OR THE CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLE COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE ARMREST LATCH.
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