MYRModel Year Report

1998 Saturn SC

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1998 Saturn SC
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:52:41.163Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn SC Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1993: 23 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 39 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1997: 33 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 38 complaints 2002
1998: 13 complaints
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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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires.

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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, 20140313

STEERING

1 of 13 total reports mentions: steering.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 13 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKES WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE PREFECTLY OK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021004

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Saturn SC — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 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 engine and engine cooling, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Saturn SC have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.