MYRModel Year Report

1993 Saturn SC1

● Typical for this model
1993 Saturn SC1
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:06.944Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
58
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1993: 58 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

26% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Seats

21% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was stopped when rear ended by vehicle traveling approx. 25 MPH. Seat back collapsed on driver's side to 45 degree angle.body shop unable to repair to original condition without replacement.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-11

Engine and engine cooling

19% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Electrical system

17% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE

Seat belts

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Due to plastic door skin (Outer paneling ) opening the door in a low speed car accident in addition to passive seat belt falure (Intermittently worked)I was ejected from car and left paralyzed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-28

Also filed under Structure

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1993-06-12Electrical system93V094000 The positive battery cable terminal at the starter solenoid may be formed incorrectly. Incorrectly formed terminals can contact the starter solenoid housing and cause an electric short circuit.

    Remedy: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust the clearance between the positive battery cable terminal so that it does not contact the starter solenoid housing.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  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 →

  3. I
    1994-11-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-02-24 Cruise control failure
  4. I
    1995-02-24Engineering analysisClosed 1996-05-31 Cruise control failures

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Saturn SC1 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V094000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 93V132000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Saturn SC1 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Saturn SC1 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Saturn SC1?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Saturn SC1 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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