1993 SATURN SC
1 recalls, 29 complaints - 4 TSBs
93V132000 Aug 10, 1993
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
THE GENERATOR ELECTRICAL WIRING IS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE GENERATOR.
Consequence
SHOULD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THEGENERATOR, THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS WOULD EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW.UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ENOUGH HEAT COULD BE GENERATED TO IGNITE SURROUNDINGMATERIALS. IF THIS OCCURS, AN UNDERHOOD FIRE COULD RESULT WITH OR WITHOUT THEENGINE RUNNING AND... Read more
Remedy
THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE THAT WILL OPEN AS A FUSE WOULD UNDER CERTAIN EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW CONDITIONS.
Complaint Statistics
29 total complaints
5 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 2, 2003
Incident date: May 2, 2003
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK COLLAPSES RANDOMLY AND QUICKLY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE SPINAL INJURIES IN THE CASE OF AND ACCIDENT. THE PASSENGER COMPLAINED OF A SORE NECK. I WENT TO THE SATURN DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW SEAT EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW TH... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 4, 2003
Incident date: Nov 24, 2001
RECLINING MECHANISM FAILS AFTER A FEW YEARS OF USE, WHICH RESULTS IN SUDDEN RECLINE OF DRIVER SEAT. NEARLY CAUSED ME TO CRASH ON ONE OCCASION, AFTER HITTING THE BREAKS AND THE PRESSURE OF MY BODY MADE THE SEAT RECLINE. AFTER CONTACTING SATURN, THEY TOLD ME THE RECLINING MECHANISM WAS NOT RECALLED ... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Jun 12, 2002
VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE STOPPED AND DRIVER'S SEAT WENT ALL THE WAY BACK INTO FULL RECLINE POSITION. CONSUMER SUFFERED WHIPLASH AND BACK PAIN. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK *JG
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 3, 2001
VEHICLE WAS CHOKING WITH GASOLINE, AND JUST QUIT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 12, 2001
SEAT RECLINER PARTS STRIPPED SO THAT SEAT RECLINES WHILE DRIVER IS ACCELERATING. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
DRIVERS SEAT COLLPASED BACKWARD. CAR PARKED, NO DAMAGES. DEALER CHARGED $160 TO REPLACE SEAT ADJUSTER MEHANISM, DROVE HOME AND SEAT BEN NACKWARDS AGAIN; DEALER SAID SEAT FRAME BENT. SAYS THIS IS COMMON ON EARLY SATURNS. INTERNET SEACH SHOWED THIS TO BE PROBLEM WITH 94 SATURNS WITH A RECALL AT ONE ... Read more
TIRES
Nov 1, 2000
FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS. *SLC
SEATS
Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Dec 31, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SEATS
Aug 3, 2000
CONSUMER WAS REARENED BY A VEHICLE WITH A 1 MPH IMPACT, AT THE TIME OF IMPACT DRIVER'S SEAT FELL BACKWARD, COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. MANUFACTURER STATED SEAT WAS SUPPOSE TO COLLAPSE ,AND THAT WAS A SAFETY FEATURE. *AK THE SEAT FAILED BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. *YH
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Mar 14, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 1999
AUTOMATIC SHOUDLER BELTS ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES ARE STUCK IN THE FORWARD POSITION ON THE RAIL. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 3, 1999
Incident date: Feb 18, 1999
ENGINE HEAD CRACKED, CAUSING THE COOLANT AND OIL TO MIX TOGETHER, CREATING A SPLURGE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 30, 1999
FRONT SEAT LATCH FAILED CAUSING SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 22, 1999
Incident date: Jun 4, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THEN APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED. VEHICLE ROLLED OVER FOUR TO SIX TIMES. *AK
Crash
STEERING
Jun 22, 1999
Incident date: Jun 4, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THEN APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED. VEHICLE ROLLED OVER FOUR TO SIX TIMES. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 16, 1999
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH AND STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. APPLIED BRAKES, AND THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER FOUR TO SIX TIMES. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Aug 17, 1998
CAME UPON STOP LIGHT VEHICLE STARTED TO FILL WITH SMOKE. SHOULDER BELTS ATTACHED TO DOOR MOVED UP/DOWN. DRIVER COULD NOT RELEASE BUTTON TO GET OUT. SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER DASHBOARD.TURNED VEHICLE OFF & SEAT BELTS STOPPED MOVING. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC IT WAS AN ELECTRICA... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: May 17, 1998
INTERIOR SUNROOF SHADE WAS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: May 17, 1998
MATERIAL UNDER PASSENGER HEADREST WAS SEWED INCORRECTLY AND WAS COMING UNDONE.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: May 17, 1998
BUTTON FOR INTERIOR LIGHTS STICK WHEN DEPRESSED.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: May 17, 1998
UPON ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST AIR VENTS, THE VENTS FELL INWARD.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: May 17, 1998
VEHICLE SHAKES IN THE MORNING.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 26, 1999
Incident date: Aug 10, 1998
THE LOCKUP CONVERTOR IN THE TRANS MAKES THE CAR JUMP AT LOW SPEEDS. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO REMOVE THE FUSE THAT SENDS POWER THE THE CONVERTOR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 10, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
ABS BRAKE FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Mar 17, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO DEFECTIVE EGR VALVE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 17, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO DEFECTIVE EGR VALVE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 26, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1995
WHEN THE AIR IS ON, IT INTERFERS WITH ENGINE, ENGINE MAKES LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
DOOR LATCHES AND LOCK HAVE DEFECT IN THEM WHERE AS DOORS UNLOCK THEMSELVES AT RANDOM. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 3, 1995
Incident date: Oct 24, 1994
WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO 5TH GEAR IT VIBRATES AND THEN STALLS OUT. TT
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Jan 4, 1995
Incident date: Sep 29, 1994
EMERGENCY BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD EITHER ON HILL OR LEVEL GROUND, VEHICLE WILL ROLL. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 SATURN SC
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 33.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 32.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 33.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 SATURN SC
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
92-T-40D
Mar 10, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-
92-T-40D
Mar 10, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-
92-T-40D
Mar 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
NHTSA Safety Investigations, SATURN SC
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA93016
Opened: Jun 8, 1993 , Closed: Jul 26, 1994
FR SEATBACK RECLINER FAILS
There is no summary currently available
SATURN SC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SATURN SC across all model years (1991, 2001).
20
Total Recalls
379
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
58
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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