MYRModel Year Report

Saturn SC1 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-06 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution1 year

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1991: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1993: 58 complaints, Recommended 1994: 82 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 59 complaints, Recommended 1996: 39 complaints, Recommended 1997: 61 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 39 complaints, Recommended 1999: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1999 2000: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2001: 25 complaints, Not enough data 2001 1994 · 82
1991: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 58 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 82 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 59 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 39 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 61 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 39 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1999 2000: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2001: 25 complaints, Not enough data 2001 1994 · 82
1991: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 58 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 82 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 59 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 39 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 61 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 39 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1999 2000: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2001: 25 complaints, Not enough data 2001 1994 · 82
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2001 ○ Not enough data 25 Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2000 ○ Not enough data 8 Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1999 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1998 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ● Recommended 61 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1996 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 59 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 82 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 58 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ○ Not enough data 15 Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

8

recalls on file across every Saturn SC1 model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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