1994 Saturn SC Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 156,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Saturn SC, 6% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 156,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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-worker that I work with now..(borrowing my aunts car, and moved to live with my mom) has a Saturn sc2 1995 and his transmission went in his too....its rediculous...everyone that I know who owns a Saturn sc1 or 2 or has owned one...has replaced or gotten rid of because of transmissions going. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070931, filed 2004-01, 156,000 miles“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. The consumer also stated the headlights opened on their own, while the vehicle was parked and the vehicle shifted out of drive gear on its own, and the RPM's were extremely high.”
NHTSA complaint #10654353, filed 2014-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Saturn SC
21 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Saturn SC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology