1992 Saturn SC Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 1.9L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Saturn SC (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1992 Saturn SC. The part named most often is seat belts, with 11 complaints (69% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and electrical system (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts11 69%
- Body and structure3 19%
- Electrical system1 6.3%
- Engine cooling1 6.3%
- Equipment1 6.3%
- Other or unknown1 6.3%
- Seats1 6.3%
- Tires1 6.3%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “The driver side seat belt retractor is not working . Tt consumer states motorized belt made buzziing noises and had incomplete retraction, earlier the motor had quit all together, dealer declined to remedy defect due to out of warranty. Door has rattled since new.”
NHTSA complaint #973666, filed 1995-10Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 Saturn SC version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC FWD | 1.9L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| SC FWD | 1.9L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V132000Aug 10, 1993Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorCovers: Saturn SC 1991–1993, SL 1991–1993, SC1 1991–1993 +2 more
The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.
- 92V098000Jul 8, 1992Power trainCovers: Saturn SC 1992, SL 1992
The transaxle valve assemblies were improperly machined. Vehicles may not properly engage in neutral or park, even though the gear selector indicates the vehicle is in neutral or park.
Recall details for the 1992 Saturn SC → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA93016Fr seatback recliner failsClosed · Jun 8, 1993
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10233362Mar 10, 2023Electrical system, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. 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…
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Saturn SC
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 38 | 65,000 | 0 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 21 | 90,500 | 2 | — | 27 | — | Falling |
| 2000 | 7 | 142,000 | 7 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 24 | 79,446 | 1 | — | 27 | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 13 | 97,112 | 0 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 33 | 101,552 | 3 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 26 | 73,815 | 0 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 39 | 94,450 | 2 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 51 | 147,000 | 1 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 23 | 79,500 | 1 | — | 26 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 16 | — | 2 | — | 25 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
All Saturn SC model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Saturn SC have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1992 Saturn SC as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Saturn SC is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 11 complaints (69% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.
Has the 1992 Saturn SC been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Saturn SC get?
The EPA rates the 1992 Saturn SC (SC, 1.9L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 21 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.