MYRModel Year Report

1995 Saturn SC1

● Typical for this model
1995 Saturn SC1
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:41.552Z

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
59
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seats

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1995: 59 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.

Seats

32% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

Show complaint excerpts

Excessive oil consumption began at approximately 70,000 miles. Engine was well maintained but dealer blamed us for poor maintenence. Job was performed at 88,684 miles, and dealer covered half of the expense.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-01

Service brakes

12% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Air bags

12% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle involved in head on collision at 35MPH, and drivers air bag did not deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-01

Power train

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-11-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-02-24 Cruise control failure
  2. I
    1995-02-24Engineering analysisClosed 1996-05-31 Cruise control failures
  3. R
    1999-03-13Seats99V045000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2000-02-16Recall queryClosed 2000-08-19 Front seat back can recline or collapse

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Saturn SC1 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V045000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Saturn SC1 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Saturn SC1 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Saturn SC1?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 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.