MYRModel Year Report

1995 Saturn SC1

● Typical for this model
1995 Saturn SC1
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:37:00.959Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn SC1 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1991: 6 complaints 1991 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
1995: 59 complaints
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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%

32% of complaints: seats — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

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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, 20021101

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE INVOLVED IN HEAD ON COLLISION AT 35MPH, AND DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950301

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19941107 — PE (closed 19950224)

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE

I 19950224 — EA (closed 19960531)

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURES

R 19990313 — seats

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 AP

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISMS.

Campaign 99V045000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000216 — RQ (closed 20000819)

FRONT SEAT BACK CAN RECLINE OR COLLAPSE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Saturn SC1 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V045000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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