1998 Saturn SC Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Saturn SC, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 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.
“Car overheated on 4 lane highway. Had to pull over while cars were driving by. Replacement of head gasket at 101,000 miles. Car is still not working properly as head was replaced and now a ping had developed. 8jb”
NHTSA complaint #10130524, filed 2005-07, 101,000 miles“While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the cylinder head needed to be replaced due to crack inside of the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10072273, filed 2004-05Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 11% |
| 2001 | 4 | 19% |
| 1999 | 7 | 29% |
| 1998 | 3 | 23% |
| 1997 | 5 | 15% |
| 1996 | 6 | 23% |
| 1995 | 3 | 8% |
| 1994 | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 13% |
| 1992 | 1 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1998 Saturn SC
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Saturn SC
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.
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