Saturn SC1 — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Best bets: 1998, 1996, 1993, 1995, 1997
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 82 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 61 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 25 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |