1994 Saturn SC1 engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Saturn SC1 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1994 saturn sc2 with rpm surging, transmission repair. Customer states that when the rpm's surged the vehicle would accelerate on its own. Customer also states that the motor mount was loose, which made all mounts and brackets have to be replaced. *kb the consumer stated the radiator, catalytic…”
filed Sep 24, 2007
“Engine threw a rod. It destroyed the engine and we had to replace the engine. Engine failure was instantaneous, on a major highway, going at regular speed of other vehicles.*ak”
filed Jan 31, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other SC1 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 SC1 | 3 | 12% |
| 1999 SC1 | 2 | 10% |
| 1998 SC1 | 13 | 33% |
| 1997 SC1 | 11 | 18% |
| 1996 SC1 | 8 | 21% |
| 1995 SC1 | 7 | 12% |
| 1993 SC1 | 9 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Saturn SC1
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.