MYRModel Year Report

1993 Saturn SC

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1993 Saturn SC
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:37:16.073Z

Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn SC Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1993: 23 complaints 1993 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 2002
1993: 23 complaints
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YearComplaints
19915
199216
199323
199451
199539
199626
199733
199813
199924
20007
200121
200238

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEATS

9 of 23 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner and head restraint.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK COLLAPSES RANDOMLY AND QUICKLY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE SPINAL INJURIES IN THE CASE OF AND ACCIDENT. THE PASSENGER COMPLAINED OF A SORE NECK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030502

RECLINING MECHANISM FAILS AFTER A FEW YEARS OF USE, WHICH RESULTS IN SUDDEN RECLINE OF DRIVER SEAT. NEARLY CAUSED ME TO CRASH ON ONE OCCASION, AFTER HITTING THE BREAKS AND THE PRESSURE OF MY BODY MADE THE SEAT RECLINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030204

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and gasoline.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

VISIBILITY

2 of 23 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930806 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 93V132000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19941107 — PE (closed 19950224)

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE

I 19950224 — EA (closed 19960531)

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Saturn SC — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V132000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Saturn SC?

The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Saturn SC have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.