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Saturn SCModel year report

1995 Saturn SC Problems

Complaints
39filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
94,450miles, 5 complaints with mileage
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
27 mpgcombined, 1.9L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Saturn SC (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 1995 Saturn SC. The part named most often is seats, with 14 complaints (36% of the total), followed by air bags (6) and brakes (5). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 94,450 miles. Of all complaints, 10 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seats complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Interior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Other or unknown (1), Steering (1).

Example complaints

Seats: “Front drivers' side seatback mechanism fails repeatedly. 5-speed car. Driver attempts to engage clutch and seatback collapses due to the pressure, sending driver back and momentarily loosing control of clutch and/or brake application. Build date and VIN outside of recall, but failure has occured and is verifiable.”

NHTSA complaint #10002993, filed 2003-01, 94,450 miles

Air bags: “Dt: the contact owns a 1995 Saturn sc1 coupe. The contact says that the air bags did not deploy. Upon impact the driver's seat reclined. Updated 12/07/05.”

NHTSA complaint #10124020, filed 2005-06, 183,822 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 68,000 and 165,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2520%25–5020%50–7520%75–1000%100–15040%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 94,450 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
SC FWD1.9L 4-cyl5-speed manual243628$2,400
SC FWD1.9L 4-cyl4-speed automatic233327$2,500
SC FWD1.9L 4-cyl5-speed manual223226$2,600
SC FWD1.9L 4-cyl4-speed automatic213125$2,700

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

Recall details for the 1995 Saturn SC → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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.

Other model years of the Saturn SC

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20023865,0000—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20012190,5002—27—Falling
20007142,0007—27—Not enough data
19992479,4461—27—Stable
19981397,1120—27—Not enough data
199733101,5523—27Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19962673,8150—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19953994,4502—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199451147,0001—26Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19932379,5001—26—Stable
199216—2—25—Stable
19915—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 1995 Saturn SC have?

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 1995 Saturn SC as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Saturn SC is reported most often?

Seats is named most often, in 14 complaints (36% of the total), followed by air bags with 6.

Has the 1995 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 1995 Saturn SC get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Saturn SC (SC, 1.9L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 23 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Saturn SC reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 94,450 miles and the middle half falls between 68,000 and 165,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.