MYRModel Year Report

1994 Saturn SC

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1994 Saturn SC
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:58.849Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
51
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seats

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1993: 23 complaints 1994: 51 complaints 1994 51 1995: 39 complaints 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 1994: 51 complaints 1994 51 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 1994: 51 complaints 1994 51 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

1994: 51 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seats

41% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHINJURY
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Front seatback recliner is experiencing same defect as mentioned in recall 99 v 045 000. But this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-06

Seat belts

22% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Vehicle was at complete stop at stop light, lap/shoulder belt on rear passenger failed would not retract, impact 6:00 position. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-31

Front drivers side retractor seat belt does not move.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-06

Air bags

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle hit on passengers right front driver plowed into brick wall. Drivers airbag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-22

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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Consumer was driving and engine broke out in flames. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-07

Service brakes

6% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-11-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-02-24 Cruise control failure
  2. I
    1995-02-24Engineering analysisClosed 1996-05-31 Cruise control failures
  3. I
    1998-07-31Engineering analysisClosed 1999-03-16 Seat back failures
  4. R
    1999-03-13Seats99V045000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2000-02-16Recall queryClosed 2000-08-19 Front seat back can recline or collapse

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Saturn SC — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V045000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Saturn SC?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.