MYRModel Year Report

1999 Saturn SC1

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1999 Saturn SC1
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:49.084Z

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
21

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Complaints per year

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 21 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 1996: 39 complaints 1996 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 39 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 1999 21 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 1996: 39 complaints 1996 1997: 61 complaints 1997 1998: 39 complaints 1998 1999: 21 complaints 1999 21 2000: 8 complaints 2000 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.

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Driver seat reclined upon impact during a rear-end collision, causing injury to driver's back and neck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-30

Service brakes

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

CRASHINJURY

Air bags

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

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-01

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.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Saturn SC1 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.