MYRModel Year Report

1995 Saturn SC

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1995 Saturn SC
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:57:51.440Z

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
39
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seats

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1995: 39 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

36% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHINJURY
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Dt: the contact owns a 1995 Saturn SC1 coupe. The contact says that the air bags did not deploy. Upon impact the driver's seat reclined. *ak updated 12/07/05.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-02

Also filed under Air bags

Consumer stated while driving, the driver and passenger seats shifted backward, affecting consumer's control of the vehicle. Mr

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-14

Air bags

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Vehicle speed control

10% · 4 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Cruise control failure didn't disengage when brakes were applied EA95-003 caused consumer to have an accident. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-04

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Cruise control accelerated at high speed and is beleived to cause an accident. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-12

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-10-27Power train94V217000 The automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly was improperly adjusted making it possible to shift from the "Park" Position with the ignition key removed, or remove the ignition key with the shift…

    Remedy: Consumers are being asked to inspect the park lock cable. If it does not perform correctly, dealers will make the necessary adjustments.

    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
  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

1995 Saturn SC — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V217000 · Power train
  • Recall 99V045000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Saturn SC?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 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.