Saturn SC problems by year
255 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 12 Saturn SC model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 38 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 2001 | 21 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2000 Fewer complaints | 7 | 2 | — | |
| 1999 | 24 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 | — | |
| 1997 | 33 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 | 39 | 0 | Seats | |
| 1994 | 51 | 0 | Seats | |
| 1993 | 23 | 0 | Seats | |
| 1992 | 16 | 0 | — | |
| 1991 Fewer complaints | 5 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Saturn.