MYRModel Year Report

1998 Saturn SC

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1998 Saturn SC
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:39.853Z

Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
13

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1993: 23 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 39 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1997: 33 complaints 1998: 13 complaints 1998 13 1999: 24 complaints 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 1996: 26 complaints 1996 1997: 33 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 13 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 1996: 26 complaints 1996 1997: 33 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 13 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 38 complaints 2002

1998: 13 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

4 of 13 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing floor shift assembly and manual transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Manuel shift handle disengaged from transmission cable on floor when shifting. Car was unable to be shifted to lower gear to cross highway safely .

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-25

Transmission failure resulted in leakage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-26

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Service brakes

2 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Button popped off emergency brake handle, rendering emergency brake inoperable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-31

Vehicle speed control

1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Tires

1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

The tire that I believe is faulty, ran low on air for a little while, then I aired it up - everything was fine until I tried to go into town one evening and it felt like I was riding on my rim. It sounded awful.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-13

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Saturn SC — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Saturn SC?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Saturn SC have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.