1991 Saturn SC Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1991 Saturn SC recalls

Most common 1991 Saturn SC problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	3
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Steering	1

What owners report

2001-07-16, Seat Belts
AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS FAILS TO OPERATE. *AK

1998-11-29, Engine And Engine Cooling
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT AND THE GENERATOR LIGHT WAS ON. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO OUR HOUSE. UPON EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED WHERE THE GENERATOR IS SCREWED TO THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SATURN OF DADELAND ON 05/29/1998. THEY REPLACED CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK, ALL CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS, TIMING CHAIN & GUIDES, PISTON RINGS, VALVE STEM SEALS, & LAPPED ALL VALVES, INSTALLED NEW GENERATOR & BOLTS. TOTAL COST: $3196.67

1997-09-09, Seat Belts
WHEN OPENING THE DOOR TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DOESN'T MOVE. ONCE GETTING IN AND CLOSING THE DOOR, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STILL WILL NOT MOVE. AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REBUILT.*JB

1996-10-29, Steering
STEERING FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

1995-11-20, Seat Belts
BOTH FRONT PASSIVE RESTRAINTS FAIL TO OPERATE, W/OWNER NOTIFYING SATURN MANUFACTURER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

1991 Saturn SC questions

Does the 1991 Saturn SC have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Saturn SC: Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Saturn SC?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Saturn SC has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.