MYRModel Year Report

1992 Saturn SC1

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1992 Saturn SC1
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:41.038Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn SC1 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1992 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
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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20071126

SEATS

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

CRASH INJURY
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990527

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010723

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 15 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19930205 — PE (closed 19930608)

SEATBACK FAILURE

R 19930806 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 93V132000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Saturn SC1 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V132000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1996 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ● 1997 ● 1995

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.