MYRModel Year Report

1993 Saturn SC

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1993 Saturn SC
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:02:27.802Z

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
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1993: 23 complaints 1993 23 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 1993: 23 complaints 1993 23 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 1993: 23 complaints 1993 23 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

1993: 23 complaints

View as data table
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.

CRASHINJURY
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, 2003-05-02

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, 2003-02-04

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

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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 →

  2. I
    1994-11-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-02-24 Cruise control failure
  3. I
    1995-02-24Engineering analysisClosed 1996-05-31 Cruise control failures

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Saturn SC — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V132000 · Electrical system
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.