MYRModel Year Report

1992 Saturn SC1

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1992 Saturn SC1
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:37.334Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 6 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1992 15 1993: 58 complaints 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 1992: 15 complaints 1992 15 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 1992: 15 complaints 1992 15 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

1992: 15 complaints

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YearComplaints
19916
199215
199358
199482
199559
199639
199761
199839
199921
20008
200125

Known problem areas

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

6 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and engine.

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Started engine immediately died! Timing chain broken. Second time since owned car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-11-26

Seats

2 of 15 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHINJURY
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Driver's and passenger's seatbacks broke when vehicle was involved in a rear end impact. Drive rsustained injuries. Please provide further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-05-27

Electrical system

2 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Airbag failed on front impact, fire started under passenger seat in front,driver trapped, totaled car, destroyed by fire in seconds. Very little damage from impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-23

Vehicle speed control

1 of 15 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-06-08 Seatback failure
  2. R
    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

1992 Saturn SC1 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 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 1992 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 1992 Saturn SC1?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 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.