1991 Saturn SC1 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1991 Saturn SC1 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (2 reports).

1Recalls
6Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your SC1?

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

1991 Saturn SC1 recalls

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Recall 93V132Aug 10, 1993352,833 vehicles affected

Most common 1991 Saturn SC1 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts2
Seats2
Suspension2
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2010-02-17, Vehicle Speed Control
ENGINE ACCELERATES WITHOUT HAVING FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS IN GEAR OR NOT, WHETHER PRESSING ON THE BRAKE OR NOT. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS AND WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A FIX FOR IT. *TR
1999-10-20, Seats
FRONT PASSENGER SEATBACK HAD FALLEN BACKWARDS AFTER BEING SAT ON. HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. WOULD REPAIR IF PAID FOR FIRST. *AK
1998-12-16, Steering
THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MY PREVIOUS REPORT FILED 12-14-98. I HAVE INCLUDED THE V.I.N. AND ADDRESS OF THE DEALER. THE REAR SPINDLE SNAPPED WITH NO IMPACT. THE CAR FLIPPED AND IS TOTALLED.
1998-12-14, Suspension
BROKEN REAR SPINDLE
1997-06-13, Seats
DRIVER'S FRONT SEATBACK FRAME BROKE AT WELD. ALSO, PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILS/HESITATES TO RELEASE OR ENGAGE. *AK

1991 Saturn SC1 questions

Does the 1991 Saturn SC1 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Saturn SC1: Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Saturn SC1?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (2), Seats (2), Suspension (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Saturn SC1 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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