1999 Saturn SC Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Saturn SC, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 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.
“Today I went to put my 1999 5 speed Saturn sc1 into reverse. When I did, I felt a pop and was stuck in reverse. After removing the console, we found that the plastic bushing holding the gearshift rod to the cable had snapped. (luckily I was in a parking lot when this occurred). This could've been a dangerous situation. Saturn refuses to sell the bushing by itself and will only sell it as a part of a $250 gearshift cable kit, even though the bushing is the only broken part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10300201, filed 2010-01, 86,000 miles“On december 22, 2002, I discovered a leak from my car. I needed someone to look at the car immediately just to have an idea of how serious the leak was. At 7 am the following morning I called highwood auto which is very close to me and someone came and towed the car to the shop. They later called to say it was a transmission leak and I should call Saturn. Upon of explaining my situation to Saturn of paramus they told me my warranty was expired and suggested I trade in the car for a new one. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005181, filed 2003-02Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Saturn SC
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
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