MYRModel Year Report

1991 Saturn SC1

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1991 Saturn SC1
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:23.249Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 6 complaints 1991 6 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 58 complaints 1993 1994: 82 complaints 1995: 59 complaints 1995 1996: 39 complaints 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 39 complaints 1999: 21 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2001: 25 complaints 2001
1991: 6 complaints 1991 6 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 58 complaints 1993 1994: 82 complaints 1994 1995: 59 complaints 1995 1996: 39 complaints 1996 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 39 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 25 complaints 2001
1991: 6 complaints 1991 6 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 58 complaints 1993 1994: 82 complaints 1994 1995: 59 complaints 1995 1996: 39 complaints 1996 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 39 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 25 complaints 2001

1991: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19916
199215
199358
199482
199559
199639
199761
199839
199921
20008
200125

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seats

2 of 6 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Seat belts

2 of 6 total reports mention: seat belts.

Suspension

2 of 6 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing spindle and rear.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

This is an amendment to my previous report filed 12-14-98. I have included the v.I.n. And address of the dealer. The rear spindle snapped with no impact. The car flipped and is totalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-12-16

Also filed under Steering

Broken rear spindle

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-12-14

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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Engine accelerates without having foot on accelerator. This occurs when the car is in gear or not, whether pressing on the brake or not. This issue occurred in the past 3 weeks and we have been unable to find a fix for it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-17

Steering

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing arm.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1993-08-06Electrical system93V132000 The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.

    Remedy: The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Saturn SC1 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V132000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Saturn SC1 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 1991 Saturn SC1?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Saturn SC1 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.