MYRModel Year Report

1994 Saturn SC

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1994 Saturn SC
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:27:21.754Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn SC Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1993: 23 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1994 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
1994: 51 complaints
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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%

41% of complaints: seats — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020906

SEAT BELTS 22%

22% of complaints: seat belts — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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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, 19951031

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE RETRACTOR SEAT BELT DOES NOT MOVE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040106

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE HIT ON PASSENGERS RIGHT FRONT DRIVER PLOWED INTO BRICK WALL. DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960422

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND ENGINE BROKE OUT IN FLAMES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960207

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19941107 — PE (closed 19950224)

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE

I 19950224 — EA (closed 19960531)

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURES

I 19980731 — EA (closed 19990316)

SEAT BACK FAILURES

R 19990313 — seats

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 AP

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISMS.

Campaign 99V045000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000216 — RQ (closed 20000819)

FRONT SEAT BACK CAN RECLINE OR COLLAPSE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Saturn SC — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V045000 (seats) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.