1994 SATURN SC
1 recalls, 59 complaints - 5 TSBs
99V045000 Mar 12, 1999
SEATS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY THROUGH REPEATED USE, AND COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO SLIP PARTIALLY REARWARD WHEN FORCE IS APPLIED.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISMS.
Complaint Statistics
59 total complaints
9 crashes 1 fires 5 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 17 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| SEATS | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 4, 2015
Incident date: Jun 2, 2015
THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED IN ANY POSITION, INCLUDING WHILE RUNNING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 3, 2014
Incident date: Sep 7, 2011
1994 SATURN SC. CONSUMER STATED IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE KEY BEING STUCK INSIDE THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING SO CUSTOMER IS ASKING FOR A REFUND. *SS THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE HEADLIGHTS OPENED ON THEIR OWN, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE VEHICLE SH... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 3, 2014
Incident date: Sep 7, 2011
1994 SATURN SC. CONSUMER STATED IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE KEY BEING STUCK INSIDE THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING SO CUSTOMER IS ASKING FOR A REFUND. *SS THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE HEADLIGHTS OPENED ON THEIR OWN, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE VEHICLE SH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 3, 2014
Incident date: Sep 7, 2011
1994 SATURN SC. CONSUMER STATED IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE KEY BEING STUCK INSIDE THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING SO CUSTOMER IS ASKING FOR A REFUND. *SS THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE HEADLIGHTS OPENED ON THEIR OWN, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE VEHICLE SH... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 21, 2004
Incident date: Apr 21, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD RETRACT BACK AND FORTH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 15, 2002
THE TRANSMISSION WENT IN MY SATURN SC1 AND I LOST MY JOB DUE TO THE FACT THAT I LIVED ALONE AT THE TIME, AND IN A REMOTE AREA....I ALSO HAVE NOT HAD IT FIXED BECAUSE THE COST OF A TRANSMISSION FOR THE CAR IS MORE THAN I CAN AFFORD...LET ALONE THE BILL THAT WOULD INSUE FOR HAVING IT INSTALLED. MY CO-... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 6, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
FRONT DRIVERS SIDE RETRACTOR SEAT BELT DOES NOT MOVE.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Sep 6, 2002
FRONT SEATBACK RECLINER IS EXPERIENCING SAME DEFECT AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 99 V 045 000. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 18, 2002
Incident date: Apr 5, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVER SEAT WILL RECLINE WHILE DRIVING. NLM
SEAT BELTS
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Jan 21, 2002
SEAT BELT WILL LOCK IN PLACE BUT WILL NOT SLIDE FORWARD WHEN DOOR IS OPENED.*AK
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Jun 18, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR IT STARTED OUT JUST GETTING STUCK OCCASIONALLY AND THEN WOULD MOVE ALL THE WAY BACK NOW WON'T MOVE AT ALL. TALKED TO 4 OTHER SATURN OWNERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT HAS STARTED STICKING. THE ENGINE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 18, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR IT STARTED OUT JUST GETTING STUCK OCCASIONALLY AND THEN WOULD MOVE ALL THE WAY BACK NOW WON'T MOVE AT ALL. TALKED TO 4 OTHER SATURN OWNERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT HAS STARTED STICKING. THE ENGINE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 18, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR IT STARTED OUT JUST GETTING STUCK OCCASIONALLY AND THEN WOULD MOVE ALL THE WAY BACK NOW WON'T MOVE AT ALL. TALKED TO 4 OTHER SATURN OWNERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT HAS STARTED STICKING. THE ENGINE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 13, 2001
Incident date: Feb 8, 2001
CAR BURNS OIL EVERY 500 MILES. SEE WEBPAGE "SATURNEXPOSED.COM" TO SEE THE MANY OTHER SATURN OWNERS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jan 19, 2000
DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT INOPERATIVE. SEATBELT WILL NOT SLIDE TO THE LOCK POSITION. *YC
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 14, 2000
SEATBACK COLLAPSED THROWING CONSUMER INTO THE REAR SEAT. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKE/ MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ML
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 8, 1999
Incident date: Nov 23, 1999
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A REAREND COLLISION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Nov 12, 1999
WHILE DRIVING IN THE LOCAL AREA VEHICLE WAS REARENDED, AND DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP BECAUSE OF EXPIRED WARRANTY. *AK
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Nov 12, 1999
WHILE DRIVING IN THE LOCAL AREA VEHICLE WAS REARENDED, AND DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP BECAUSE OF EXPIRED WARRANTY. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Apr 8, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM/LINES ARE DESIGNED WITH INADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM ROAD DEBRIS, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BROKEN FUEL LINE AND LEAKAGE DUE TO DEBRIS FROM TIRE HITTING EXPOSED LINE. MJS
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 26, 1999
Incident date: Dec 11, 1996
THE DRIVER'S SEAT FAILS TO REMAIN IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION IF PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO IT. THE SEAT IS NOT LOCKED IN TO POSITION & CAUSES CONCENTRATION PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jun 23, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AND IF PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR FOR MORE SPEED, SEAT BACK REST WILL COLLAPSE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN 30 TIMES, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSIIIP, AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 18, 1999
PART HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY MANUFACTURER AS MAY FAIL, HAS NOT FAILED IN OUR VEHICLE, NO RECALL, THINK IT IS UNSAFE, REQUEST NHTSA INVESTIGATE FOR POSSIBLE RECALL
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jun 4, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBACKS ABRUPTLY SLIPPED INTO THE RECLINING POSITION UPON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. (IT WAS KIND OF FUNNY WHEN IT WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE FIRST, NOT SO FUNNY WHEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT STARTED TO DO IT.) ON 12/31/98, I PAID OVER $300 TO HAVE BOTH SEATS REPAIRED. I TOLD THE SAT... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 19, 1999
Incident date: Nov 11, 1998
EA98017, SEATBACK FAILURE: THE SEATBACKS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES ARE BROKEN. DRIVER'S SEAT HAS RECLINED BACK SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE . DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 7, 1999
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT MOVE INTO PLACE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SEATS
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Jan 15, 1998
WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP THE SEAT GOES BACK AND OUT OF POSITION, NO SUPPORT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND CANNOT DUPLICATE IT. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jan 15, 1998
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS ARE BROKEN. WHEN SITTING IN VEHICLE AND LEANING OR GIVING ANY MOTIONS THE SEATS SLIDE BACKWARDS. WHEN HAND ADJUSTING THE SEATS, THEY WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE, THEY WILL BEGIN TO SLIDE BACKWARDS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 2, 1999
Incident date: Nov 29, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THOS VEHICLE. *AK
SEATS
Feb 2, 1999
Incident date: Nov 29, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THOS VEHICLE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 22, 1998
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT LATCH LOCKING MECHANISM RELEASED, CAUSING THE SEAT TO RECLINE BACKWARDS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Nov 23, 1998
SEAT BACK LATCH FAILED CAUSING SEAT TO LEAN BACK TOO MUCH.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 2, 1998
Incident date: Mar 26, 1998
FUEL TANK HAD A CONCAVE LOOK AFTER PUTTING IT ON RACK AND NEEDED REPLACING. SUDDEN DROP IN GAS MILEAGE, BUT NO LEAKS. TECHNICIAN UNABLE TO FIND CAUSE FOR DROP IN GAS MILEAGE. REPORTED TO BUREAU OF AUTO REPAIR, INVESTIGATION PENDING. *AK *ML
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 20, 1998
SEAT LATCH FAILURE CAUSING SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE.
SEATS
Oct 20, 1998
BOLTS THAT SECURE THE FRONT SEAT FAILED, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 14, 1998
VEHICLE BROKE DOWN DUE TO LOOSE ROCKER ARM STUD THAT HAD RESULTED IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE LIFTER AND A BREAK OF THE ROCKER.
SEATS
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
SEAT RECLINERS FAILED CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACK.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 5, 1998
Incident date: Mar 9, 1998
WHILE DRIVING A PIN CAME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN , CAUSING THE COLUMN TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE STEERING AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Apr 16, 1996
DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BROKE DURING REAR END COLLISION/INJURY.
Crash
1 injured
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 19, 1997
Incident date: Apr 16, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK RECLINED TO THE BACK SEAT. THE SEAT WILL NOT STAY IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Feb 28, 1997
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
CAR SEAT BELTS ARE TORN, OWNER SAID THAT THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. HE ALSO INDICATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS TOO MANY TIMES. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 8, 1997
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S LOCKING CLIPS FOR SEATBACK BROKE AND WILL NOT KEEP THE SEATS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 8, 1997
WAS DRIVING AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FELL BACKWARDS , TOOK TO DEALER THE SEAT. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 20, 1996
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK APPEARS TO BE IN LOCKED IN POSITION BUT SEEMS TO SLIP AND FALL BACKWARDS, HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM IN THEIR 1997 SC1. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 7, 1996
Incident date: Oct 13, 1996
DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT THE MANUAL SEAT BELT BROKE AT THE BUCKLE, RELEASING THE 230 LB DRIVER OUT THROUGH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW, RESULTING IN A FATALITY. *AK
Crash
1 deaths
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN COLLISION, CONTRIBUTING TO INJURY. *DH
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *DSH
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 22, 1996
Incident date: Mar 10, 1995
VEHICLE HIT ON PASSENGERS RIGHT FRONT DRIVER PLOWED INTO BRICK WALL. DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Mar 18, 1996
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSES SEAT BELT MODULE TO CLICK/LIGHTS TO DIM/ALTERNATOR TO GO TO MAXIMUM OUTPUT. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 15, 1996
Incident date: Mar 8, 1996
FAILURE ON THE BRAKES SYSTEM, POOR PERFORMANCE, BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 1000 MILES. *AK
Showing 50 of 59 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 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 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 34.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
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, 1994 SATURN SC
5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 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
010101
Jan 1, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING KNOCKING NOISE. TT
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
SATURN SC - Year by Year
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