MYRModel Year Report

1992 Saturn SC

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1992 Saturn SC
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:59:32.189Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 5 complaints 1992: 16 complaints 1992 16 1993: 23 complaints 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 39 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1997: 33 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 38 complaints
1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 16 1993: 23 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1994 1995: 39 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996 1997: 33 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 38 complaints 2002
1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 16 1993: 23 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1994 1995: 39 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996 1997: 33 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 38 complaints 2002

1992: 16 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19915
199216
199323
199451
199539
199626
199733
199813
199924
20007
200121
200238

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

11 of 16 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage and retractor.

Show complaint excerpts

The driver side seat belt retractor is not working . Tt consumer states motorized belt made buzziing noises and had incomplete retraction, earlier the motor had quit all together, dealer declined to remedy defect due to out of warranty.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-20

The front driver side seat belt retractor is not working when opening the door. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-01

Structure

3 of 16 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and bumpers.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Visibility

1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

Tires

1 of 16 total reports mentions: tires.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1992-06-19Power train92V098000 The transaxle valve assemblies were improperly machined. Vehicles may not properly engage in neutral or park, even though the gear selector indicates the vehicle is in neutral or park.

    Remedy: Replace the defective valve bodies.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1993-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-06-08 Seatback failure
  3. I
    1993-06-08Engineering analysisClosed 1994-07-26 Fr seatback recliner fails
  4. R
    1993-08-06Electrical system93V132000 The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.

    Remedy: The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Saturn SC — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V098000 · Power train
  • Recall 93V132000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 Saturn SC reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Saturn SC?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Saturn SC have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.