MYRModel Year Report

1999 Saturn SC1

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1999 Saturn SC1
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:37:26.648Z

Only 21 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 21 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, 1999 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
1999: 21 complaints
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YearComplaints
19916
199215
199358
199482
199559
199639
199761
199839
199921
20008
200125

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

4 of 21 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

SEATS

4 of 21 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVER SEAT RECLINED UPON IMPACT DURING A REAR-END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER'S BACK AND NECK.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010530

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS

3 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE; LOST CONTROL AND FLIP OVER AND NEITHER THE AIR BAG DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *MR THE BRAKE FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20021001

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and emission control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Saturn SC1 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
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 1999 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 1999 Saturn SC1?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Saturn SC1 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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