1994 Saturn SC Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1994 Saturn SC has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Seats (21 reports).

1Recalls
51Owner complaints
8Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your SC?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1994 Saturn SC recalls

Seats

Recall 99V045Mar 12, 1999138,691 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 Saturn SC problems

Problem areas named in the 51 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seats21
Seat Belts11
Air Bags5
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Electrical System3
Power Train3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Unknown Or Other2

What owners report

2015-06-04, Unknown Or Other
THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED IN ANY POSITION, INCLUDING WHILE RUNNING.
2014-12-03, Power Train
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
2004-05-21, Seat Belts
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD RETRACT BACK AND FORTH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
2004-04-22, Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION WENT IN MY SATURN SC1 AND I LOST MY JOB DUE TO THE FACT THAT I LIVED ALONE AT THE TIME, AND IN A REMOTE AREA....I ALSO HAVE NOT HAD IT FIXED BECAUSE THE COST OF A TRANSMISSION FOR THE CAR IS MORE THAN I CAN AFFORD...LET ALONE THE BILL THAT WOULD INSUE FOR HAVING IT INSTALLED. MY CO-WORKER THAT I WORK WITH NOW..(BORROWING MY AUNTS CAR, AND MOVED TO LIVE WITH MY MOM) HAS A SATURN SC2 1995 AND HIS TRANSMISSION WENT IN HIS TOO....ITS REDICULOUS...EVERYONE THAT I KNOW WHO OWNS A SATURN SC1 OR 2 OR HAS OWNED ONE...HAS REPLACED OR GOTTEN RID OF BECAUSE OF TRANSMISSIONS GOING. THERE WAS NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER...IT JUST WENT.
2004-01-06, Seat Belts
FRONT DRIVERS SIDE RETRACTOR SEAT BELT DOES NOT MOVE.*AK

1994 Saturn SC questions

Does the 1994 Saturn SC have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1994 Saturn SC: Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Saturn SC?

Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (21), Seat Belts (11), Air Bags (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.

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